beijing’s sunrise kempinski hotel ready to open in china

beijing’s sunrise kempinski hotel ready to open in china
all images courtesy of kempinski hotels

one hour outside of beijing on the shores of yanqi lake, ‘sunrise kempinski hotel’ offers guests a break from the city with a fully integrated luxury resort. designed by zhang hai ao of shanghai huadu architect design company, the scheme includes 306 guestrooms and suites, alongside meeting rooms, recreational and fitness facilities and a range of restaurants and bars.

the hotel is located one hour outside of beijing, on the shores of yanqi lake

as the name suggests, the architecture references the shape of the sun emerging above the horizon, while in profile, the structure is shaped like a scallop – a form that represents fortune in chinese culture. the design rises to a height of 97 meters, with the top of the building reflecting the sky’s ever-changing colors. the middle portion of the façade mirrors the surrounding mountain range, while the base of the hotel reflects the water’s surface. opening in november 2014, construction took 24 months to complete, and despite the design’s all-glass exterior, the building should be able to withstand a level 8 earthquake.

in profile, the structure is shaped like a scallop – a form that represents fortune in chinese culture

the scheme’s interiors have been designed by american office diLeonardo

presidential suite

large ballroom

deluxe bedroom