For the first time, Yang Bangsheng—a pioneer in the field of international interior design and founder of YANG & Associates Group—systematically summarizes his design philosophy and practice for three decades, from his awakening in the fields of eastern Sichuan, to his expression of Eastern aesthetics on the global stage. It is a great work that fuses Eastern wisdom with contemporary spirit.
Centered on the concept of "shēng xī jìng gòu" ( 生息境构 ), or “Constructing Living Realms—Live, Rest, Position, Compose,” this book unfolds a design journey blending poetry and philosophy:
Live—Seeking wisdom from landscapes, conversing with nature.
Rest—Pursuing inner balance, achieving beauty within restraint.
Position—Embracing vitality in space, revealing intangible beauty.
Compose—Crafting humanistic scenes, creating enduring resonance.
The book showcases landmark projects including Kimpton Aqeos Hainan, Banyan Tree Yangcheng Lake, and Hotel Indigo Nanjing Garden Expo, presenting creative journeys rich in inspiration and humanistic values. It also gathers critiques from scholars like Su Dan, Zhu Liangzhi, and Francesco Zurlo, clearly outlining the development of Eastern aesthetics in contemporary design and its innovative transformation. This book is suitable for professional study by designers, architectural scholars, and hospitality practitioners; it is also a treasured volume for all readers interested in spatial aesthetics and cultural heritage.
Life thrives endlessly; the realm of creation knows no bounds. Let this book bring readers back to the essence of design—where mountains and waters meet, where Zen-inspired dwellings find their place, and where true peace of mind resides.
Author
Yang Bangsheng
Yang Bangsheng, Founder and President of YANG & Associates Group(short for YANG), is the most influential interior designer in China and an advocate of China’s culturally distinctive hospitality design. With his nearly 30 years of experience, forward-looking concept and pioneering spirit, Yang leads the company in edging into global hotel design giants, so that YANG is able to provide services for more than 700 quality hotels including those under IHG, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Kempinski, and Banyan Tree. Yang sticks to the design philosophy of “Constructing Living Realms.” He excels at detecting the uniqueness of oriental aesthetics and at integrating history, culture and art into the space, and has ceaseless pursuit of perfection. While catering to today’s clients and society, he pays close attention to sustainable design for the future. In addition, Yang devotes himself into public benefit programs and training qualified designers, making prominent contributions to the development of the industry.
