Yangshuo Sugarhouse

Converted industrial structure in Yangshuo, China, blending contemporary and adaptive reuse.

Overview

Designed by Wang Shu, completed in 2017, this former sugar mill is now a boutique hotel.

Design Features

Retains original concrete structure, with added glass and landscape integration.

Architectural Connections

• East Asian: Chinese adaptive reuse.
• Hospitality: Boutique hotel.
• Contemporary: 21st-century design.

Influence and Legacy

Exemplifies sustainable adaptive reuse, influencing regional hospitality design trends.

Related Architects & Works

Wang Shu (related architect), Ningbo Museum (related building), Landscape (element), Contemporary (period)

Record

Completed: 2017

Architect: Wang Shu

Location: Yangshuo, China

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