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Sheraton Zhanjiang Hotel with sea view
context, but also suits the local market and changing water culture. In Shanghai, the local government has a vision to transform this metropolis at the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River Delta into the waterfront and yachting capital of Asia. Its ambitious Waterfront Development Plan was released in 2002, calling for the transformation of warehouses and wharf facilities along the Huangpu River into offi ce, commercial, residential, and natural areas. Bordered by the East China Sea,
surrounded by a series of lakes in the West and criss-crossed by rivers and canals, Shanghai is ideally situated to connect its metropolitan image with the recreational leisure use of water and make Shanghai a major waterfront metropolis in East Asia. The Shanghai Yachting Industry Master Development Plan covers a global overview of the yachting industry, an analysis of opportunities
for Shanghai, potential routing networks, the design of major urban nodes, as well as an implementation plan with clearly indicated phasing, which considers the region’s future development along with its coastal and delta ecology. The Master Development Plan
identifi es fi ve diff erent Water Districts in the Shanghai Delta Area, based on detailed studies of Shanghai’s diff erentiated water structure and provides detailed design plans for each development area. This project was undertaken in co-operation with DHV Environment and Infrastructure, WA Yachting Consultants, Kuiper Compagnons, Ecorys, the Port of Rotterdam, the DHV Shanghai Representative Offi ce and the Tongji Urban Planning and Design Institute of Shanghai. Waterfronts NL
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The Atkins-designed five-star Sheraton Zhanjiang Hotel held its official opening ceremony in Zhanjiang, China, last year. The sea view hotel is situated on the Leizhou Peninsula, close to the subtropical shore of the South China Sea and is designed to fully utilise its coastline location to facilitate tourism to this port city. Atkins was appointed by
Guangdong Minda Investment Group to provide urban and architectural design for the project, which is made up of two towers: Tower A houses a 440- room hotel containing a 2,800 sq m banquet area, while Tower B accommodates high-grade offices above a podium of entertainment spaces. Facing the shoreline, the twin towers stand in a V-shaped formation, flanking a 50 m wide green belt, which will provide an outdoor green space for visitors. K. Y. Cheung, Atkins’ senior
design director for architecture in China, said: “Our design ensures that the breathtaking view of the South China Sea is maximised and can be enjoyed by every visitor. Each room is rotated 30° off axis to enable an unblocked sea view
and a unique perspective of the bay. The design avoids one tower completely obstructing the other from the coastline view. We helped the client to think from the users’ point of view and capitalised on the hotel’s location to its full potential”. The architectural design of
the hotel follows the theme of subtropical ocean. The intricate stepped facade alludes to seashells, while the sail-like roof membranes establish a nautical presence and dramatic skyline that can be seen both day and night. Ensuring that both the client and end-users can benefit from the unblocked sea view, the design has demonstrated the creative and innovative building solutions provided by Atkins’ architecture and urban design team based in China.
Zhanjiang is a port city and
this newly-built iconic sea view hotel will become a tourist attraction and support the city’s strategic plan for marine economic development. Atkins
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MAY 2016 • MARINA ASIA-PACIFIC
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