UAD merges traditional and contemporary forms for Shaoxing Hotel hall

The Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang University has completed a new hall for the Shaoxing Hotel in eastern China.
The large, triple-height central hall was built to connect the hotel to the natural surroundings of the site in the city of Shaoxing, fusing traditional Chinese architectural elements with modern forms and materials.
Photo is by Zhang Chenfan
Working both with existing structures and new-build elements, the Shaoxing Hotel hall incorporates plants, water and bri