YSEE Hotel (Guiyang Fountain Minsheng Road Branch)

Yuejian Hotel: Design Philosophy and Cultural Symbiosis in the Revitalization of Old Buildings I. The Name "Yuejian": A Value Anchor from Space to Emotion The term "Yuejian" is endowed with dual meanings in the context of the hotel: Emotional Resonance: "Glad to meet you here" directly addresses the first encounter between guests and the space in a travel scenario, dissolving the sense of strangeness with personified warmth and echoing the hotel's core promise of "beautiful and warm experiences". Cultural Metaphor: "Jian" refers not only to the physical "seeing" of the space but also implies the "discovery" of Guiyang's regional culture, making the architecture a medium connecting visitors with urban memories. II. Design Concept: Urban Fabric of the Old City + Contemporary Design Site Selection: Balancing Urban Vitality and Nostalgia Located in the bustling old town, the hotel preserves the urban hustle and bustle of the streets while injecting modern travel vitality. This choice embodies the philosophy of integrating historical context with contemporary lifestyle needs. Interior Design: Ecological Colors and Cultural Transmutation Color Palette: The main tones of green, wood, and black echo Guiyang's reputation as the "City of a Thousand Gardens", creating a rustic, warm, and fashionable atmosphere. Cultural Integration: Guizhou's ethnic elements are ingeniously translated into modern design language. For example, traditional patterns and colors are reimagined as minimalist details, turning the hotel space into a "habitable ethnic culture museum" that achieves the symbiosis of urban development and cultural heritage. III. Yan Tao: The Designer Behind the Vision As the founder of Guizhou Sanshou Design, co-founder of the Sanshou Puzuo furniture brand, senior design partner of Shenzhen Jialan Design, and a senior interior architect of the China Architecture Association, Yan Tao has over 20 years of experience in architectural design. Specializing in commercial space design, he has deep research and unique insights in the field, having won awards such as: 2018 Jintang Award for Annual Excellent Hotel Space Design 2019 Golden Tile Award for Annual Commercial Space 2022 China Residential Design Elite List – National 108 Craftsmen IV. Award-Winning Achievement: IAI Design Award 2025 Yuejian Hotel's victory in the IAI Design Award 2025, attributed to Yan Tao's distinctive design, demonstrates its exceptional excellence in integrating historical architecture, regional culture, and modern functionality. The award cements its status as a model of "revitalization through design" in urban renewal projects, showcasing how old buildings can be reborn as cultural landmarks through innovative design.