Based on the Wyndham Garden Hotel brand's requirements, we incorporate nature and the healing essence of Wyndham Green, enhanced by local culture. We use eco-friendly materials to create a green, sustainable hotel.
Huai’an, located at the geographical divide of China, is a significant city along the Grand Canal. In ancient times, when ships from the south arrived in Huai’an, they often switched to land routes due to difficulties with northern waterways. Conversely, travelers from the north would take boats southward. This unique transportation transition made Huai’an a hub for commerce and a center for the exchange of goods, fostering its prosperous economy and rich culture. The phrase “South boats, North horses” reflects Huai’an’s historical significance in transportation and highlights the differences and interactions in travel methods between southern and northern China. In the lobby, you can find a resting horse from the north and a moving boat from the south. There is also a suburban chair in the lobby, because the emperor made three trips to the south of the Yangtze River and arrived in Huai’an each time, adorned with a crane-patterned carpet and screens, allowing guests to reminisce about history. Entering the lobby feels like stepping into a giant ship; looking up, you see a canopy resembling a ship with a paddle that moves slowly through a light show. The background of the front desk is a modern version of the Huai’an River map, depicting thousands of visitors in Huai’an, showcasing its famous buildings like Qingjiangpu Tower, the government building, and the Wyndham Garden Hotel. Exiting the elevator on the guest room floors feels like stepping onto the canal, with carpets designed like the waterway and each room number representing a different ship. The biggest challenge was the presentation of the lobby's ships and how to create interaction between the LED screens and mechanical devices.