Wuyuan Skywells Hotel

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Surroundings. Image © Marc Goodwin

WUYUAN SKYWELLS HOTEL

Any Scale

ARCHITECTS
Any Scale

CATEGORY
Hotels, Refurbishment

AREA
1385 m²

LOCATION
Shangrao, China

MANUFACTURERS
Ecquality, Ecquality & Oak

PHOTOGRAPHS
Marc Goodwin

YEAR
2017

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Exterior. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Surroundings. Image © Marc Goodwin

The Wuyuan Skywells’ finished form strikes a sophisticated balance between Chinese heritage and modern comfort.

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Surroundings. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Surroundings. Image © Marc Goodwin

The team respectfully restored the 300-year-old mansion.

Neglected for decades, to its former glory. Save this picture!

The team approached restoration not only with the intent of creating a high-end boutique hotel experience.

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Reception. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Bar. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Materiality. Image © Marc Goodwin

But that of invigorating the essence of the building.

And upgrading it while honoring its spirit and history.

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Restaurant. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Restaurant. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Restaurant. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Bar. Image © Marc Goodwin

Heritage architectural features such as the Tian Jing (Skywells) that let in light into the inner courtyards.

The timber frame, and elaborate wooden carvings in courtyards were either painstakingly renovated.

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Public space. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Suite. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Suite. Image © Marc Goodwin

Or fully recreated with the help of meticulously-sourced local craftsmen.

The contemporary interiors of the 14 suites ensconced within the early Qing era design lend the property a subtle contrast with traditional Huizhou-style design in public areas, inspiring awe in guests’ minds.

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Exterior. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Public space. Image © Marc Goodwin

Elegant, luxurious, and wholly authentic.

The edifice integrates tastefully with its physical context- the millennium old Yan village in Eastern China- all while retaining a striking presence.

Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Surroundings. Image © Marc Goodwin


Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Restaurant. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Bar. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Exterior. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Exterior. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Exterior. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Surroundings. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Suite. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Public space. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
View from suite. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Exterior. Image © Marc Goodwin
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Exterior. Image © Marc Goodwin


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1F Plan
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
2F Plan
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3F Plan
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Existing 2F
Wuyuan Skywells Hotel
Existing 1F
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Existing Roof


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