On a 3,000-meter-high ridge in Jiuzhaigou, nestled a micro-village of just eight wooden cabins — China's smallest administrative village. It appears pinned against the sky by the wind, coexisting with clouds, fir trees, and gravel. And now, we are tasked with designing this unique land into a resort. Design here is not "renovation," but a process of "recalling": recalling the memory sealed within the dusty land, the breath hidden in the mountain forests and timber, and the traces of time buried in the layered mountains. Let aged wood be rekindled, let old houses rise again, let mountain springs sing once more. Let every piece of old timber return to the slopes, and let every crack tell the story of wind and frost.
The design concept for this project: a return to the essential nature of the natural world. The extensive use of wood elements and timber structures is not merely a formal choice, but a spiritual pursuit. We reject extravagance, allowing materials to converse with people through their most primitive textures and warmth. Thus, the space becomes a breathing living entity, permeated with an atmosphere of simplicity, warmth, and tranquility.
The resort comprises 12 detached guest rooms, each covering a land area of 150–180 square meters with a built-up area of over 80 square meters. We have organized the villas into four distinct clusters, where the living room, bedroom, soaking pool, and tea pavilion are thoughtfully positioned as separate structures. The architectural style incorporates elements of Tibetan vernacular dwellings, preserving traditional wooden shingles and tile roofing. Throughout the property, an aura of natural simplicity and rustic tranquility prevails.
