E-ART Design

This project is located in the heart of Pingcheng District, Datong, right next to Wanda Plaza and Datong South Station, enjoying convenient transportation for business and travel as well as abundant cultural and tourism resources. The design is based on the high-end lifestyle positioning of the Lirui brand, targeting young customers who are independent, stylish, and social. It deeply draws inspiration from the Hanging Temple’s ancient architectural genes of “layered suspension and mechanical marvels” in Datong. The core design concept, “Floating Secret Realm・Mirage,” reconstructs a spatial narrative of folded time and space, conveying the Oriental philosophical essence of “suspended yet calm at heart.” The design follows the spatial flow of “through secret realms, along winding corridors, over rooftops, across flying plankways, through caves, up hanging ladders, and gazing at the stars,” turning the architecture of the Hanging Temple into perceivable immersive experiences. The entrance uses sleek stone and metal panels to create a sense of ritual, initiating the exploration of the secret realm. The lobby and foyer employ mirrored stainless steel, black-and-white patterned stone, and light films to craft a corridor scene blending real and virtual. The all-day dining area continues the rhythm of layered rooftops, with private rooms featuring paper-cuttings, brick carvings, and other Datong intangible cultural heritage details. The OUI bar uses floating-feel materials to create a social space like a flying plankway. The multifunctional hall takes inspiration from the tranquility and inclusiveness of caves. The gym and laundry area echo the upward tension of hanging ladders with clean lines. The atrium integrates the ancient ceiling patterns and uses matrix-style installations to break floor boundaries, presenting the romantic imagery of “plucking the stars.” The material palette is based on dark gray stone, rock slabs, and custom cement bricks, paired with silver mirrored stainless steel, lacquered panels, and gradient art glass. Through the interplay of light and shadow and material clashes, it creates an anti-gravity visual tension. Intangible heritage patterns like Zha Duo and bronze motifs serve as soft decor cues, turning cultural fragments into secret codes for communication between young people and the city. The overall design uses modern technology to reconstruct ancient wisdom, creating trendy public spaces that feel ceremonial, high-end, and relaxed, achieving deep symbiosis between the Lirui brand and Datong’s urban cultural context.