Overview
The Heritage Courtyard Stays project converts selected historic compounds into small-scale boutique lodging. The design retains traditional spatial sequences while introducing contemporary comfort, allowing guests to stay within authentic architectural settings.
Programme elements
- Adaptive reuse guidelines for courtyards, gates, and interior halls.
- Spring-themed room concepts with water-view terraces and tea lounges.
- Cultural concierge services for workshops and private tours.
- Low-impact operations that protect heritage fabric and local neighborhoods.
Experience and operations
Building on Mingshui’s destination narrative, the project extends the visitor journey by linking spaces, programmes, and services into a cohesive experience. Interpretation emphasizes conservation, adaptive reuse, and the stories embedded in historic fabric. Wayfinding, pacing, and dwell points are designed so guests can move between discovery, participation, and rest without losing the sense of place.
Community and seasonal impact
Operations emphasize curated partnerships and repeatable programming. Service standards and wellness programming reinforce the destination’s slow-travel positioning. Seasonal refreshes, local collaborations, and performance touchpoints keep the offer fresh while supporting long-term brand equity.