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Vermilion Zhou Design Group - Orange Hotel 3.0: LOHAS - Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability Paul H. Ray - Shanghai - China
| 2025-05-28 |   |
A Longing for Nature Amidst the Urban Rhythm
In a fast-paced, technology-driven world, the rhythm of life for business travelers has become tighter and more efficient than ever before. Flights, meetings, and a constant flow of information leave urban travelers quietly accumulating invisible fatigue and anxiety. Even in an era of AI and innovative technologies, humanity's innate longing for nature remains undiminished. We still seek the warmth of sunlight, the stretch of greenery, and a rhythm of breathing that feels effortless and free.
Orange Hotel
Inspired by Orange County, California, Orange Hotel has embraced the spirit of "sunshine", "vitality", and "positivity" since the launch of the Orange Hotel 2.0 version. Vermilion Zhou Design reinterpreted Southern California's relaxed, natural, and healthy atmosphere, bringing it into our hotel spaces to soothe the tension of travel and make every journey more enjoyable.
Building on this foundation, the Orange Hotel 3.0 version has further distilled the concept of LOHAS—Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability as the core of our design philosophy, creating opportunities for travellers to reconnect with nature and themselves, even during busy journeys.
Liberty｜
An open, multifunctional lobby layout breaks away from the traditional hotel boundaries, creating a more welcoming and inclusive arrival experience.
Orange｜
Using orange, green, and brown as the primary palette, the design language draws from nature to create a warm, fresh, and alive space.
Healthy｜
From circulation planning to functional zoning, the breakfast experience is carefully curated: The Low-Fat Healthy Zone, the Bread and Coffee Zone, and the Carbohydrate Happiness Zone offer balanced nutrition and comfort, catering to different travelers' rhythms of life.
Activity｜
Dynamic elements are infused into the space, supporting guests' movement freely from gentle stretching to aerobic exercise and helping them maintain an active state during travel.
Sustainability｜
Starting from the construction phase, the team adopted eco-friendly, prefabricated building methods and selected renewable materials such as straw and orange peel derivatives, embedding sustainable development principles into every detail of hotel operations.
LOHAS: Redefining the urban business travel experience
At our Shanghai Tianlin Road property, Orange Hotel 3.0 version systematically integrates the spirit of LOHAS into spatial design and operational details, crafting an optimized journey of experience:
A sustainable daily life of sunshine, freshness, and vitality
Orange Hotel 3.0 version focuses on the functionality and efficiency of spaces, and on awakening the natural resonance between body and environment through design. Here, sunlight is not just a concept, but a tangible warmth flowing through the space; greenery is not mere decoration, but a source of healing and rejuvenation; vitality is not a slogan, but a state naturally awakened during every journey.
With a design language rooted in health, nature, and sustainability, Orange Hotel 3.0 version responds to the deep needs of today's travelers for relaxation and renewal, allowing every guest to effortlessly enjoy a journey filled with nature, freshness, and the spirit of LOHAS, even amidst the city's pace.
About Vermilion Zhou Design Group
Designing Human-Centered Spaces with a Contemporary Oriental Perspective. Founded in Shanghai in 2002, Vermilion Zhou Design Group has completed over a thousand interior design projects across hospitality, commercial, public, office, and residential sectors. The firm is known for exploring new spatial possibilities while maintaining a clear focus on user needs and practical beauty.
Having designed over a dozen hotel brands, Vermilion Zhou has contributed to accommodations that collectively welcome more than 100 million guests annually. Their integrated design approach spans from concept to execution, ensuring each project is precisely positioned and efficiently realized.
Rooted in a contemporary Oriental mindset, the studio creates spaces that balance function and emotion—translating cultural depth into modern experiences. Entering its third decade, Vermilion Zhou remains committed to sustainable design, global relevance, and lasting value—continuing to bring thoughtful, human-centered environments to life.
Photo credit: Jian Quan Wu