This stunning design sets a hotel constructed in a water-filled quarry in China:Atkin’s Architecture Group recently won the first prize award for an international design competition with this stunning entry. Set in a spectacular water filled quarry in Songjiang, China, the 400 bed resort hotel is uniquely constructed within the natural elements of the quarry. Underwater public areas and guest rooms add to the uniqueness, but the resort also boasts cafes, restaurants and sporting facilities.The lowest level runs with the aquatic theme by housing a luxurious swimming pool and an extreme sports center for activities such as rock climbing and bungee jumping which will be cant ilevered over the quarry and accessed by special lifts from the water. With a stunning visual presentation as shown here, it’s no wonder this project took home the first prize. This is a fine example of an ultra modern facility co-existing amongst its natural environment.
Malaysia has its equivalent in Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Sunway Pyramid Mall and so on, all built on an abandoned former tin mine. The son of the miner had the foresight and capability to transform it into an admirable successful complex of sorts.
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