Yufuin

Situated within the Yunshanshui Natural Ecological Village in Shoufeng, Hualien, the project transforms the imagery of a classic Japanese hot spring inn into contemporary design. By reopening the long-sealed pitched roof, the architectural skeleton reconnects with the expansive eight-meter-high interior volume. Light descends along wooden beams, creating rhythms reminiscent of mountain silhouettes.
The project comprises three building volumes. Thirteen guest rooms each feature private outdoor baths, integrating lakeside reflections and cypress forests into personal scenery through layered circulation and lowered bed perspectives.
Warm wood veneer and woven-texture flooring establish a clear base tone, while locally sourced Hualien serpentine stone adds grounded depth. Through low building profiles and natural daylight strategies, the project embodies ecological sustainability while crafting a serene retreat where time quietly unfolds.