DEYANG, CHINA

Commission | Hotel & Business Complex

China | 2014

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Like a giant ship setting sail against the rising sun, sailing from the west to the east, this aquatic-themed hotel complex seeks to enhance the city's tourism. The overall layout, inspired by a cluster of blooming lotuses, according to Chinese mythology, seeks to attribute 'happiness and auspiciousness' to the city and people of Deyang. Like a golden treasure in a cornucopia, the complex aims to attract a steady stream of financial investment in the area. It will serve as an umbrella for commerce, office spaces, residential hotel, exhibitions, catering, conferences, and entertainment. certain to establish an interdependent and mutually beneficial dynamic relationship between all these facilities, thus forming a multi-functional and efficient commercial complex. The 3 tower blocks, designed by previous architects, as is often the case in China, have an uncanny resemblance to another renowned hotel building. As of summer 2022, this project is still incomplete.

(Collaborative project undertaken by Rui Monteiro whilst working at R.Y.B Architecture & Design Institute in China)

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