Australian design firm Coop Himmelb(l)au had the winning entry for the Dawang Mountain Resort near Changsha, China. The abandoned cement-mining quarry has a nearby lake and will act as a winter sports resort and water park. The Deep Pit Ice and Snow World will be constructed from cliff to cliff while the quarry will be turned into an artificial landscape with pools, paths and plant life.
Coop Himmelb(l)au's competition winning commission design proposes an indoor skiing center, outdoor swimming pool and a waterfall. A 100 meter-high hotel will be built alongside the resort across from a public plaza. The reflective exterior also gives the Dawang Mountain Resort a futuristic and modern feel, with incredible views of Dawang Mountain and Tongxi Lake.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Reflective Exterior Design
- The use of a reflective exterior design in hotel and resort construction presents opportunities for innovative and futuristic architectural designs.
- Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Spaces
- Transforming abandoned spaces such as quarries into resorts and recreational areas opens up possibilities for unique and sustainable development projects.
- Integration of Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
- Creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor areas in resorts and parks allows for enhanced guest experiences and innovative design concepts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can explore the incorporation of reflective exterior design and adaptive reuse of abandoned spaces to create unique and attractive resorts.
- Architecture
- Architecture firms have the potential to leverage the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces in resort design, focusing on creating innovative and immersive guest experiences.
- Construction
- Construction companies can take advantage of the trend of adaptive reuse of abandoned spaces, collaborating with architects to repurpose existing structures into new and exciting projects.
