H.S. Inn, Drawing from the iconic Bagua kilns (Hoffman kiln) of Huatan, the design integrates red brick textures, arched forms, and a warm chromatic palette throughout the hotel. These local references are layered onto the brand’s established material identity—exposed concrete, steel, and coarse textures—to create continuity with a distinct sense of place.
© Yi-Hsien Lee and Associates YHLAA
A perforated expanded mesh façade, abstracting the kiln’s curving silhouette, marks the entry sequence. The vertical circulation opens into a narrow, red-toned tunnel reminiscent of kiln interiors, leading to a light-filled public space defined by the intersection of brick vaults and concrete masses.
© Yi-Hsien Lee and Associates YHLAA
This spatial rhythm of compression and release evokes a tactile and immersive experience rooted in local material culture.
Project Info
Architects: IN-Xian Design
Country: Taiwan, Changhua
Area: 1520 m²
Year: 2024
Photographs: Yi-Hsien Lee and Associates YHLAA
Design Team: Xiang Qiu Zhou, Wei Lun Wang
Architecture Offices: IN-Xian Design
Interior Design: IN-Xian Design
Lead Architects: Wei Lun Wang
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.