wutopia lab carves soft white caving interiors for pebble-shaped mountain hotel in china
Briefly

The Rock, or Cloud Center, serves as a landmark at Ancient Spring Town in Tangshan, housing hospitality facilities including a swimming pool and gym. Positioned high on a cliff, its design draws inspiration from the Chinese concept of 'flying rock'. The building features a carved interior layout with a skylight, enhancing natural light. A spiraling rooftop ramp integrates the structure with its landscape, while its facade utilizes curved metal panels to reflect pebble-like aesthetics, providing both beauty and structural efficiency. The design emphasizes harmony with the surrounding scenery.
The Rock operates as a landmark in Tangshan, housing hospitality amenities such as a pool and gym, inspired by traditional Chinese landscape 'flying rock' references.
The architectural form of The Rock projects from a cliff, designed to suggest lightness and carved interiors create a central pool hall illuminated by a skylight.
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