HARMO Design: Winner of World Design Awards 2025. Set within the bustle of the city yet embraced by lush greenery, this 2,000-square-meter boutique hotel reimagines Eastern aesthetics through a modern perspective, shaping a serene urban hideaway with 40 guest rooms and immersive communal spaces. Rooted in the concept of “modern form, Eastern charm,” the design weaves natural elements, layered spatial journeys, and cultural nuances into a tranquil retreat for both city residents and travelers.

Public areas unfold as a curated landscape experience. Cascading tropical foliage, moss-covered carpets, and suspended gardens dissolve the line between architecture and nature. Elevated walkways, sunken lounges, water features, and diffused lighting guide guests through ever-changing scenes of light, shadow, and greenery—an evocative reinterpretation of traditional Chinese garden design in a contemporary language.

In the guest rooms, calm minimalism prevails. Clean architectural lines and a restrained material palette of wood, textured stone, and soft linen establish a sense of warmth and quietude. Ink-wash-inspired artworks, bespoke screens, and handcrafted ceramic lighting introduce refined Oriental touches, while expansive windows open to verdant courtyards or vertical gardens, bringing nature into every private space.

The hotel’s social heart is sculpted through tiered platforms and semi-transparent partitions, creating a delicate balance between openness and intimacy. Tea rooms, reading lounges, and secluded meditation alcoves are discreetly tucked within greenery, echoing the Eastern principle of “a winding path leading to a hidden sanctuary.” Natural ventilation, filtered daylight, and gentle acoustic treatments enhance the sensory experience throughout.

This boutique hotel is conceived as more than a place to stay—it is a contemporary sanctuary where modern architectural precision and traditional cultural spirit coexist. Through a thoughtful orchestration of spatial rhythm, organic textures, and poetic details, it invites guests to slow down, immerse themselves in nature, and rediscover the harmony between design, culture, and life.

Project Details:-
Firm
HARMO Design

Designer
HUANG Renqi

Project Name
SFEEL Design Hotel Tangshan

Project Category
Hospitality Interior (Built)

Team
HUANG Renqi, YANG Jin, LIANG Shiyu, TANG Shuangquan

Project Location
Tangshan

Country
China

Photography ©Credit
©HE Chuan from Here Space Photography

Harmo Design, founded by HUANG Renqi and established in 2009 in Chengdu, China, is a professional firm specializing in hotel investment consulting, interior design, and construction management. Over the past decade, the company has designed and delivered numerous boutique hotels across China, building an outstanding reputation in the hospitality sector. With a highly skilled team experienced in every phase of hotel development, Harmo provides full-process services—from early investment analysis, concept planning, and design, to final construction and operational coordination—ensuring that each project is implemented successfully and efficiently. The company focuses on aligning hotel business models with design strategies, advocating a balance between rational planning and creative vision. Its design philosophy is guided by two core principles: maximizing investment returns with controllable risks, and creating high-efficiency, user-friendly operational layouts. By integrating data-driven calculations with aesthetic, human-centered design, Harmo strives to deliver hotel projects that achieve a dual advantage: commercial profitability and an exceptional guest experience. This approach allows every project to become not only a sound business investment but also a unique destination with enduring appeal.