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W MACAU - STUDIO CITY, CHINA ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS (ZHA)
One of two new hotels to open within Phase Two of the Studio City Resort by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), W Macau incorporates 557 hotel rooms and suites over 40 floors together with cafes, restaurants, pool, spa, gym and recording studio for guests.
Located in the Cotai district of Macau, the “Hollywood-inspired” Studio City resort has welcomed guests and visitors to the city since 2015. Appointed in 2017 to expand the resort, ZHA designed Studio City Phase Two with new leisure, entertainment and hospitality facilities including one of Asia’s largest indoor water parks, and extensive meeting spaces. Studio City Phase Two’s design is informed by the existing resort’s “cinematic references with a contemporary reinterpretation of the rich detailing, bold geometries and intricate craftsmanship of the Art Deco period,” said the architects. Composed of three different gradations of glass with external fins that delineate the verticality of the hotel towers, the insulated glazing units and shading fins reduce solar heat gain and glare while maintaining thermal comfort. Winner of the BREEAM Asia Awards 2021, Studio City Phase Two’s high-performance building envelope together with new “high-efficiency services” will reduce energy demand throughout the resort.
Photos by Virgile Simon Bertrand
SUN COSMO RESIDENCE DA NANG, VIETNAM AEDAS
Designed by international architectural firm Aedas’ principal Quan Pham, Sun Cosmo Residence Da Nang is a high-end residential development located along the Han River, offering “breathtaking” views of Vietnam. Comprising multiple plots, Sun Cosmo Residence features high-rise condominiums, shop villas, and shop houses that span across the riverside. The development is divided into two phases, with the first phase consisting of The Panoma comprising two towers, Panoma 1 and Panoma 2, and plans for the development of a third plot in the next phase.
Inspired by the local culture and crafts of Da Nang, the development’s architecture draws from the Cam Ne traditional handcraft sedge mat-making village. “Blending design elements from the traditional crafting with the desire to create a new and unique space is represented in the architecture,” said the architects. The design of Hoi An lanterns is incorporated into the facade from the podium to the crown in the form of terracotta materials and traditional Vietnamese patterns. Sun Cosmo Residence is ‘an ideal place for those seeking a luxurious living experience in the city,” said Aedas.
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