Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Kevin Wang , the new leisure destination fronts the Dong’an Lake and backs Longquan Mountains. It is a contemporary resort that integrates hotel, ecology, sports and retail.
Kevin says, ‘Dong’an Lake is becoming an international gateway incorporating wellness, ecology and corporate image. The hotel thus connects to the developments in the vicinity, creating a unique experience that integrates with the environment.’
▲ 旖旎的东安湖畔
Dong’an Lake
▲ 毗邻世界大运公园"一场三馆"
Adjacent to significant developments
The hotel sits in the centre of the Dong’an Lake Park, next to civic amenities including Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre, multi-functional stadium and swimming pool. With a prominent yet spacious location, the project is immersed in an urban oasis that connects public transportation to the city.
▲ 置身于公园的木棉花酒店
Embraced by the park and landscape
▲ 三栋塔楼逐层降低,形成立体天际线
Cascading terraces to create a multi-dimensional skyline
The jagged architectural language connects the urban context through a linear spatial planning, shaping a multi-dimensional skyline with the cascading terraces. The public plaza and hotel entrances are connected to the park, enabling an efficient layout and ensuring the ease of accessibility to the hotel.
A multi-layered podium integrates public spaces, providing a humane leisure and entertainment destination. The hotel consists of 1,250 sq m functional room, which seamlessly links with the park to organise conferences, weddings and events.
The hotel houses 351 south-facing rooms, optimising each room view with natural landscape and lake. The cascading terraces at the sides create a vibrant architectural form and rooftop gardens.
▲ 波光粼粼的建筑立面
Glittering facade
舒展、流畅的线条犹如东安湖面的水波纹,在不同角度的阳光照射下,呈现出波光粼粼粼的视觉效果。
The undulating façade mimics the ripples of Dong’an Lake, glittering like waves under different angles and sunlights.
A serene atmosphere is created through a lush courtyard and the connection with the nature. The hotel is equipped with all-day-dining restaurant, lobby lounge and rooftop bar, accommodating different needs from different occasions. It also includes wellness amenities of indoor swimming pool, gym and yoga room.
▲ 建筑与环境自然融合
The architecture integrates with the environment
‘Humane architectural designs are usually inspired by the nature. We hope to create a tranquil environment for the hotel and a pleasant staying experience through a close connection with the Dong’an Lake and cotton flowers.’ Kevin says.
Location: Chengdu, China
Design Architect: Aedas
Client: China Resources Land Ltd
Gross Floor Area: above ground 38,334sq m, below ground 20,951 sq m
Completion Year: 2021
Design Director: Kevin Wang, Global Design Principal
Photography: Arch-Exist