M50 Art Hotel

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Hospitality Architecture
Firm LocationChengdu, China
CompanyMUDA-Architects
Lead ArchitectLu Yun
Design TeamLu Yun, Xu Jiandan, Liu Jingyi, Sun Qiming, Heyu Lu, He Yixiu, Liu Xiaoqiao, Mei Yixuan, Rong Dian, Zhou Shangyun
ClientQionglai Tourism Investment

M50 Art Hotel Project is located in Pingle, Sichuan, China. Situated within an ancient town with strong musical heritage, the design process for the scheme involved exploring and activating local cultural genes, creating a landmark building that reflects its historical context, with an architecture that is forward-looking. The volume consists of several dynamic curves, and a flowing surface that reflects a musical rhythm. An exterior curtain wall is comprised of horizontally-subdivided aluminum plates, with a bamboo texture referencing the bamboo culture of Sichuan.