Shen Shengzhe, Founder and Chief Architect of Zen-in Architects. Installation artist. Master of Architecture, Central Academy of Fine Arts.

He had mainly engaged in the construction of the integration of traditional culture and modern art, committed to the adaptable transformation of old cities, ancient villages, historical blocks and industrial heritage areas under the requirements in the new era, and to explore the continuation of intangi-ble cultural heritage in urban and rural life. Through the protection and in-novation of culture and technology, he tried to make up for and rebuild the vitality of the declining traditional space fragments. From the perspectives of planning, architecture, landscape, interior and modern artwork, provided integrated solutions, highlighting its regional and cultural characteristics.

Zenstay Hotel by Shengzhe Shen Zenstay is a boutique hotel on Dongji Island in Zhoushan, China. The project is a reconstruction of an original stone house on a hillside. Local dwelling forms and natural textures guided the design. The original stone and timber structure is preserved, and new white blocks connect the separated public spaces. An atrium and a staircase link the old and the new parts. Materials include concrete, local ashlar, old larch wood, used grey tiles and stucco. The hotel holds nine sea view guest rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a conference room and a viewing platform.

Shengzhe Shen

61209, Linglongshan, Sanjianfang, Chaoyang District

Beijing

100024

P: +86 18611573523

Shengzhe Shen is IAD member since 2022, with 2037 IAD rating.