WELLNESS RESORT
MI'LE DONGFENGYUN
MUXINGU
Set beside eucalyptus woods and a tranquil lake in Mi'le, Yunnan, Muxingu transforms a former geometric art studio into an immersive wellness sanctuary. The design honors the natural topography, drawing from regional mountain-dwelling traditions to build along natural contours and center life around open courtyards.
Fusing contemporary minimalism with native textures, the space integrates raw volcanic stone, timber, woven bamboo, live moss, and still water, all subtly accented by local ethnic tiles. The full sequence of guest rituals, spanning arrival, tea tasting, spa therapies, and rest, connects into a fluid physical and mental journey. Through layered techniques of filtering light, borrowing landscapes, and crafting spatial rhythm, the project unfolds a deeply quiet, multi-sensory healing retreat.
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Both tea rooms draw inspiration from the everyday rhythm of courtyard living in local Yunnan homes. Following the natural contours of the site, the two tea spaces are positioned across two stepped terraces, linked by a sheltered veranda beneath the eaves. Here, indoor rooms and outdoor yards borrow scenery from one another, reviving the traditional mountain dwelling layout where "a lower roof forms an upper courtyard." Embracing the wisdom of gathering light through central skywells and sheltering against the elements, a shallow reflection pool sits quietly on the lower tier, while the elevated upper level opens up sweeping views of the surrounding woods.