2026 | Professional

NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Silver Winner Winner

Lhasa Fanlian Hotel

Entrant

SHANGHAI YIGAO ARCHITECTURE&ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSULTING CO.,LTD.

Category

Interior Design - Hotels & Resorts

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Fanlian Hotel expresses itself through quiet luxury, with holistic wellness at its core, creating a contemporary sanctuary balanced between regional culture and secluded privacy.

Aesthetic DNA: The design returns to simplicity and purity. A palette of white, beige, natural wood, and linen establishes a warm, tactile foundation. Through disciplined lines and the play of translucent light and shadow, the space reveals "invisible luxury" within its intentional voids. The founding team, deeply rooted in the hospitality industry, integrates a profound sense of heritage with ongoing artistic collaborations to continuously reshape the language and expression of the space.

Core Essence: Healing is seamlessly woven into the fabric of daily life. Spa, yoga, and meditation form a comprehensive system of care, serving as a gentle nourishment for both the body and the emotions.

Spatial Philosophy: Guided by Creativity, Passion, and Style, Fanlian Hotel responds to its cultural and natural context. It is not a display of wealth, but a refined retreat for those who seek privacy, depth, and a true place to restore the self.

Specifically meets the recovery needs of plateau travelers. The hotel has developed a comprehensive care system featuring a starlight healing center and private SPAs. Modern amenities, such as oxygen supply, underfloor heating, and premium furnishings, are subtly integrated, achieving "technology hidden in form, experience first.". This ensures comfort without disrupting the serene aesthetic. Guests can gaze at the Potala Palace and the stars in total peace.

The interior design eschews symbolic clutter, opting instead for a restrained narrative with a sense of "breathability." To soften the intense sunlight of the plateau, the design utilizes low color temperatures, skylights, sheer curtains and airy layouts to filter the light. A low-saturation palette of earthy brown, Tibetan red, and ink black reduces visual pressure and guides people towardinto a state of introverted tranquility. The balance between minimalist structures and negative space harmonizes the interior with the surrounding landscape, offering an urban hideaway that is quiet within yet vibrant without.

Credits

Linxing Wang,
Lihua Fu,
Jianqing Sun,
Sinan Zheng,
Guangyuan Qiu,
Weibin Liao,
Xiaoling Zhang,
Qishan Geng
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