Located at the ecological park of Yixing Provence of China, the new Unbounded Collection of Hyatt Group is a retreat into nature. In-between architects designed the 99 rooms using the idea of a mountain teahouse as a metaphor.
“The ceremony was an improvised drama whose plot was woven about the tea, the flowers, and the paintings. Not a color to disturb the tone of the room, not a sound to mar the rhythm of things, not a gesture to obtrude on the harmony, not a word to break the unity of the surroundings, all movements to be performed simply and naturally--such were the aims of the tea-ceremony." The Book of Tea, by Kakuzo Okakura
The connection to nature is the core of our design concept. Full frontage of the window plane is achieved to allow maximum daylight as well as visual connection to the two exterior courtyards, both north and south.
The materials palette is grounded in nature, including oak, natural stone, local ceramic times, and lime plaster. Signature craft touches are reflected on the hammered stone wall at the entrance foyer and some of the wood plank wall panels. The natural palette continues into the bedroom and toilet, highlighted by the onsen built-in bathtub.
The grand suite share a similar atmosphere and aesthetic to the guest rooms, and come with additional kitchen facilities, private semi-open air onsen baths, and of course, breathtaking mountain views.
Status: Built
Location: Yixing, CN
Firm Role: Photography
Additional Credits: Interior Design: In-between Architects
