The sprawling seascapes of popular tourist destination the Skyline Coast are among many natural wonders that have put the Chinese locale of Sanya on the map. Against a backdrop of crashing waves and pristine beaches, the Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel stakes its claim in the destination to instill a deeper bond between man and nature. Conceived as a poetic extension of the setting by Shenzhen-based studio GS Design, the hotel is heralded by a rhythmic façade featuring curvilinear forms that mirror the tides “rising and falling along the shore,” says GS Design creative director Li Liangchao. “From the interiors, the wave-like windows exist like picture frames, presenting a vivid and layered visual experience.”
