The Chinese-based Sheraton
hotel chain is planning an aggressive expansion in 2013, opening 30 new
branches in the Asia-pacific area and four in Africa and the middle
east; 15 alone will open in China within the year. The “Sheraton Huzhou
Hot Spring Resort” is perhaps the most striking of this endeavor,
designed by Beijing-based architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects. Standing at just over 100 meters high and 116 meters wide, the hotel
covers an area of 75 acres and provides 321 rooms and villas, including
40 suites, 37 villas, presidential suites, and a total floor area of
95,000 square meters, coming to an investment of about 1.5 billion
dollars. The design is the perfect embodiment of water, giving every
room a view of the lake, natural light, and ventilation no matter where
it is located. An LED light system on the exterior skin of the construct
brings the metal structure to life at night, displaying colorfully
animated textures and patterns, reflected on the water’s surface. (designboom)
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