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2016 GOLD K E Y AWAR DS

BEST NIGHTCLUB/LOUNGE

"TOP MARKS FOR THE CONCEPT, EXECUTION
AND WOW FACTOR HERE"
-LORI HORVATH

WINNER

CLUB REIGN

WANDA REIGN HOTEL SHANGHAI
Wanda Hotel Design Institute (Wanda HDI), Beijing

Seamlessly blend gothic and art deco styling. Reinvent
elements borrowed from classical architecture with modern materials. The
design capitalizes on the club's prime location on the top floor of the 193-key
flagship hotel by introducing an expansive terrace that overlooks the Bund, the
Huangpu River and the Pudong skyline. By day, the terrace is home to a French
restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef Marc Meneau. As darkness falls,
the nightclub opens its doors, luring guests in with vivid mood lighting.
INSPIRATION

IDEATION Aluminum sculptures and stone splicing amp up the modern
vibe, while regal furnishings add a sense of sophistication. A floor comprised of
translucent jade, walls showcasing LED screens and a ceiling featuring adjustable layers check visual boxes from top to bottom. Color-changing light effects
help lend a multi-functional, theater-style quality to the space.
INNOVATION Walls and flooring adorned with intricate details in stone and
metal play up the sense of grandeur. To achieve the desired complexity, the
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INTEL Never settle. Toward the end of the project, the designers still felt something was missing. That dissatisfaction, as well as catching a glimpse of the
morning sun reflected on a piece of aluminum base material, led to carving
1.2-in.-thick sheets of the same substrate. But don't fuss too much. The designers'
decision to opt out of a surface treatment that would have concealed the material's scratches produced a result that's polished without feeling overworked.

SOURCES

OWNER: Dalian Wanda Group; DESIGNER: Wanda Hotel Design Institute (Wanda HDI); Jeff Ning,
senior vice president, Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Co. Ltd., design team leader; ARCHITECT:
East China Architectural Design & Research (Group) Co. Ltd.; Foster and Partners; Wanda Commercial
Planning & Research Institute Co. Ltd.; PURCHASING COMPANY: Wanda Hotel Investment &
Development Co. Ltd.; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Suzhou Goldmantis Construction Decoration;
AMENITIES: Shenzhen Z&F Cultural Construction; ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS: Shanghai Qiang
Zhan Industrial; ART AND ACCESSORIES: Beautiful Asset (Beijing) Art Industry; Shanghai "Space
Expression" Space Art Design & Manufacture Co.; BATH AND SPA: DONOUAU Building Materials (Dalian)
Free Trade Zone; Shanghai BAUM Building Material; FABRICS: Shanghai Yuyuan Industrial; Shenzhen
Decoration Engineering; FLOORCOVERINGS AND MATERIALS: Jiajia Carpet; Suzhou Duolun Wooden
Co.; ZHENGYANG STONE; FURNITURE: Shanghai Yshine Industry; Shenzhen Gold Phoenix Furniture
Group; LIGHTING: Baohui Lighting; SURFACING MATERIALS: Qiangzhan Industrial; SUSTAINABLE
AND GREEN: Wanda HDI; TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONICS: Shenzhen Z&F Cultural Construction;
WALLCOVERINGS AND MATERIALS: Shanghai Yuyuan Industrial; Shenzhen Decoration Engineering

WEIMIN CAI

DESIGNER

designers and construction workers also incorporated alternative materials,
such as softwood and polyfoam, based on research they'd conducted on the
surfaces' carving depth. Because the grain of natural stone varies, the designers
visited nearly all of the stone markets in China before selecting the perfect
pieces. Similarly, sheet metal options were rigorously tested for color and texture.


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Contents
From the Executive Editor
The Buzz
2016 Gold Key Awards: Reality Stars
Q+A: Sinergystic Style
Products: Textiles
Products: Eye Candy
Exit Interview
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