Nestled within the mountainous landscape of Yingde, Guangzhou, the Elite Aqua Hotspring Villa Hotel reimagines luxury through the lens of minimalist architecture and immersive natural design. Carefully oriented to frame the surrounding lush greenery and tranquil lake, each villa offers a private sanctuary complete with its own hot spring pool, garden, and fireplace. Designed as an intimate retreat for wellness and indulgence, the masterplan harmonizes built forms with topography, creating a seamless connection between architecture, water, and earth.
Each villa is thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy while embracing openness to the surrounding scenery. Natural materials such as timber, stone, and textured concrete blend with the landscape, creating a calm, cohesive atmosphere. Large sliding glass doors and frameless windows dissolve visual barriers, allowing light, breeze, and views to flow effortlessly between interior and exterior. This delicate balance between shelter and exposure invites guests to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature.
Location
Yingde, Guangzhou, China
Completion
2015
GFA
56,689 sqm
Client
Yingde Singwood Development Co. Ltd
Services
Architecture, Interiors, Landscape
Awards
- China National Excellent Engineering Survey and Design Industry Awards 2015 – 2nd Prize in Housing and Residential District Design
- Asia Pacific Property Awards 2012 – Highly Commended Multiple Residence Architecture (China)
Framed by Nature, Defined by Luxury
Surrounded by lush greenery and majestic karst mountains, the Elite Aqua Hotspring Villa Hotel offers a masterfully composed retreat where architecture harmonizes with nature’s grandeur. Each villa is carefully oriented to frame panoramic views, establishing a visual dialogue between the serene interiors and the awe-inspiring landscape beyond. Designed with luxury and privacy in mind, every residence is outfitted with a private hot spring pool, landscaped gardens, indoor fireplaces, and contemporary fixtures. High-end amenities such as 24-hour concierge service, a fully-equipped clubhouse, and seamless buggy access complete the picture of refined, modern indulgence nestled in a timeless setting.
Minimalist Luxury Rooted in the Landscape
The architecture and masterplan of Elite Aqua Hotspring Villa Hotel are conceived as a seamless extension of the surrounding mountainous terrain, fostering a serene balance between built form and nature.
The layout organizes low-rise, whitewashed villas in rhythmic clusters that follow the contours of the land, preserving view corridors and ensuring privacy. Each villa wraps around a central courtyard featuring a private hot spring pool, enhancing the inward-focused spatial experience while still offering framed vistas outward.
A thoughtful integration of water, greenery, and minimal material palettes reinforces the resort’s tranquil atmosphere, making every corner a quiet sanctuary.
Elite Aqua Hotspring Villa Hotel exemplifies how minimalist architectural language can powerfully respond to both luxury and landscape. By embracing simplicity in form and richness in spatial experience, the design offers a retreat that feels both exclusive and grounded. Through careful site planning, restrained detailing, and an intimate relationship with the natural environment, the resort becomes not just a destination, but a restorative journey—one where architecture quietly amplifies the beauty of its context.
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