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Architecture and design firm Penda, have transformed a former traditional guesthouse that stretched over 2 floors, with small rooms and limited daylight, into the XinXian Inn Hotel, a small, modern low-budget hotel located in a Hutong area in the center of Beijing, China.
The facade of the hotel is a visible icon on the street and it mirrors the surrounding Hutong area with its gray bricks, natural wood and glass.
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Upon entering the hotel, the bricks and wood flow through to the interior and there’s a small green wall to add a touch of natural color.
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When talking about the design of the main floor, the designers explain “Walking into the hotel, the hallway seems like an alley wending through a neighborhood of little houses. We placed a lot of plants along the way, so the atmosphere between inside and outside fades and the hotel creates a little Hutong by itself.”
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Inside this ‘little house’ is an area with a table and stools that looks out onto street and the entrance of the hotel.
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Stairs surrounded by wood lead to the upper floor of the hotel, while a skylight and hidden lighting make sure the stairs are bright and well lit.
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At the top of the stairs is a public seating area that’s set up with small round tables and built-in seats.
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There’s also a second seating area housed in a ‘little house’ with long wood tiered seating and cushions.
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Inside the hotel rooms, bright white walls have been combined with wood furnishings to create a simple and contemporary appearance.
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