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The complex is entered via a ‘dragon-inspired’ reception building and then steps down two more levels, following the contours of the former quarry
create employment opportunities, and enhance the local environment. With this in mind, the owner invested a considerable sum in measures to safeguard the land against potential landslides. Over this time, he recognised the site had the potential to be developed into a substantial resort. The initial phases of the project have seen local companies take on some of the designs of the resort. However, as the project’s scope became more apparent, the owner sought out the expertise of Narada Group, one of China’s leading hotel firms, to manage and oversee the resort’s operations. Being aware of CPMG’s masterplanning capabilities in China, and as part of their growing relationship Narada’s CEO introduced the site owner to CPMG Architects. He was impressed by Zhao’s extensive experience in masterplanning and urban design from projects across the UK, the Middle East, and China, and decided to employ CPMG to design a comprehensive masterplan for the resort. Building on the success of CPMG’s work at Inlong Resort, Narada has now introduced CPMG to another project – the Peach Blossom Hotel in Hangzhou. Richard Flisher, managing director
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at CPMG Architects, explains how this project is an “interesting departure” from the practice’s usual work. While they have completed a large number of leisure facilities, these have been “much more sports-focused.”
They have however worked with Center Parcs on the design of some hotels, and therefore this project builds on their expertise from successful commissions undertaken in the UK. The practice’s connection with China was cemented when Zhao, then working in the London office, decided to move back to her home country. Building on her and Flisher’s “long standing professional relationship,” they established an international base in Hangzhou, which Zhao has been managing since 2016.
Retrofitting a masterplan The sheer scale of the project, with a lot of elements already underway onsite, has posed several challenges for the team. With CPMG being brought in at a later stage, two hotels had already been built without their involvement. Upon reviewing the current designs, the architects firstly noted that the buildings were isolated due to their
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