Located far from the hustle and bustle of the dazzling city of Shanghai, this hotel is an attempt to create something close to visitors a first impression of poetic elegance born from an aesthetic of natural simplicity, recalling an atmosphere of the moon at night reflected in clear, calm waters.
Fact file: Project Name: Shanghai Donggang Chengfu Hotel Project address: Changxing Town, Chongming District, Shanghai, China Design area: 2110 square meters Interior design: Shanghai Light and Shadow Design Principal designer: Rui Ying Photographer: Wanq Haihua
As you drive past the charming, rustic atmosphere of intimate countryside lanes lined with an abundance of flowers, you land at this nondescript space that instantly welcomes you with abundance of light and tranquillity. A natural materials palette creates a clean and simple aesthetic. Large arched French windows allow generous amounts of dappled sunlight to enter the space, giving the hall a warm atmosphere, which is simultaneously bright, peaceful, and welcoming.
MINIMALISTIC AESTHETICS
Within the flow of light and shadow, the sitting room is composed of a minimal arrangement of furnishings and artworks derived from organic materials including rattan, off-white stone, and unadorned timber. Their inviting colour and tactility give the space an appealing ambience in which visitors can enjoy quiet leisure time, whether that be sipping a cup of tea, reading a book, or simply contemplating the view out of the window.
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