Project: Cháo Hotel
Architecture: Funs Creative Design Consultant
Lead Designer: Robin Luo
Location: Gaozhuang, Xishuangbanna, China
Area: 2000 m2
Year: 2024
Photo Credits: Yu Space Photography, Here Space
Interior design should not be a trend, but rather offer a refined and comfortable atmosphere with a touch of luxury and modern elegance. —Christian Liaigre
Located in the iconic building of Peacock City in Gaozhuang, Xishuangbanna, Cháo Life & Hotel was designed under the theme of a “dream theater” with respect for the local geography and architecture. Blending minimalism with modernity, the hotel reinterprets the Bauhaus spirit of modernism and enriches the vacation experience of this border city with a multi-layered charm.
01 The Lobby | The Curtain Rises
A vacation is an escape from daily life, where people step onto a new stage in different roles.
As guests enter the hotel, the curtain rises—simple lines and vivid color blocks intertwine, bathed in the interplay of light and shadow, as if creating a cinematic atmosphere where vintage and modern elements fuse.
The texture of the natural wood burl on the decorative surface complements the curves of Irish green stone, crafting a harmonious aesthetic. Within this Art Deco-inspired modern design, a sense of freedom and spontaneity prevails. The soft, ambient lighting invites guests to relax and shift smoothly into a vacation mood.
02 Guest Rooms | Dreamscape
The hallways are adorned with thoughtfully selected artworks of various styles, turning the otherwise mundane walk into an inspiring gallery experience.
Each guest room resembles a private dreamscape. Upon entering, the free-flowing layout adheres to the Bauhaus principle of “form follows function”. The modern colors and vintage interior details come together in a way that leaps from rationality into delight, sparking a burst of dopamine. In terms of soft furnishings, modern classic furniture is interpreted with fresh color, and custom-made designs are tailored to the style of each space.
The specially arranged balcony and private pool are highlights of the room, offering breathtaking views of the Lancang River. Guests can indulge in the boundless scenery, evoking the poetic imagery of “The river winds gracefully around fragrant meadows, the moonlit flowers shimmer like graupel.” The hotel’s modern design creates an ethereal and unforgettable dreamscape that seems to have no end.
03. Terrace | Modern Theater
The hotel’s terrace serves as the grand finale of the “dream theater”.
The theater concept extends from the indoors to the outdoor spaces. The letter-shape modern lightboxes, with minimalist design, look like the opening credits of a film, instantly evoking emotions in a thematic manner.
With seating inspired by cyberpunk aesthetics and dramatic lighting effects, the terrace is transformed into a striking theater under the clouds. In an instant, guests are immersed in a grand, dreamlike spectacle of celebration and revelry. Yet, it also provides a tranquil space for those seeking solitude amidst the vibrancy.
