treehouses, boat houses, and pumpkin cottages scatter along wuhan’s lakeshore
Nature-Oriented Resort Embedded in Wuhan’s Lakeside Landscape
Located on the north shore of Houguan Lake in Wuhan, Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort is Central China’s first integrated suburban resort featuring iconic ‘Giant Banyan Treehouse’ hotel rooms. Developed by DAHLIN Architecture, the resort integrates architecture with nature, offering six distinctive room types, including treehouses, boat houses, and pumpkin carriage cottages, creating an immersive natural living experience. All units prioritize water views. The project leverages the forest and lake landscape along the north shore of Houguan Lake, adopting a village-like layout that allows the buildings to follow the water’s edge in a scattered arrangement, creating a tranquil atmosphere of a meandering settlement.
all images courtesy of DAHLIN Architecture
DAHLIN weaves Treehouses, Boat Houses, and Cabins Among Trees
The Forest Treehouses appear to grow organically among trees with timber structures, cantilevered platforms, and vast windows framing the scenery. The whimsical Pumpkin Cottages, shaped like dewdrops by the lakeside, strike a balance between function and aesthetics. The Stargazing Cabins have curved roofs and skylights, creating an immersive stargazing experience. The Waterfront Boat House blends traditional boat-dwelling concepts with modern ecological wisdom, offering a retreat where guests can rest to the sound of gentle waves and breezes.
The design team at DAHLIN Architecture opts for natural materials for the overall aesthetic. Breathable fish-scale wood shingles, durable PE thatch, and warm red cedar cladding ensure the buildings visually and physically connect to the land. From concept to completion, meticulous execution ensured the architecture grew naturally from the site. This project represents a return to nature, integrating guests into the living landscape.
Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort occupies the north shore of Houguan Lake
the resort combines forest, water, and architecture within a lakeside setting
a village-like layout follows the contours of the shoreline
buildings are arranged in a scattered composition along the water’s edge
treehouse hotel rooms are integrated within the existing forest landscape
elevated timber structures frame views toward the lake
cantilevered platforms extend into the surrounding canopy
the Forest Treehouses appear nestled among mature trees
Pumpkin Cottages take the form of rounded lakeside volumes
Stargazing Cabins feature curved roof profiles and integrated skylights
Waterfront Boat Houses reinterpret traditional waterside dwellings
timber, cedar, and thatch establish a natural material palette
project info:
name: Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort
architect: DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors | @dahlin_architecture
location: Wuhan, Hubei, China
site area: 6.2 acres
building area: 80,000 sqft
number of units: 37
architect of record: Wuhan Zhenhua Architecture Design Co., Ltd. ZHDI (Architectural LDI)
owner/developer: Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort Co., Ltd.
interior design companies: WJD Design – Endless Mind, WJD Design – Invisible Essence
theme packaging company: Vale Art
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