China has always been a leader in innovation, unique conceptualisation, technological advancements and product precision. Not too long ago, pictures of a new international airport in Beijing took over the Internet for being ‘incredible’ and designed with a ‘space age influence’.
As if this wasn’t enough. China is yet again paving the way for a one-of-its-kind, hotel in the world. The uniqueness of the hotel lies in the fact that its built almost entirely underground, in a quarry.
Shanghai will soon have a “Deep Pit Hotel” that is being constructed in what used to be a quarry. The hotel will have only two stories above the ground. 17 stories will be underground and two will actually be under water. The pictures of the construction site are taking the internet by storm and are impressive in the detailing that is being undertaken for this astonishing architectural wonder.
The 100-meter-deep quarry is located in Songjiang district, not far from Shanghai city. Atkins, a British design and engineering firm, won the rights to design the hotel and began the construction in November 2013.
While the pictures of the massive construction look awe-inspiring enough, the final look that they are aiming for seems even more stunning.
According to Atkins, the look of the hotel will ‘reflect the natural landscape of the quarry’. The hotel will have 383 rooms, a green roof, underwater rooms and a waterfall on top of the quarry all the way to the pool at the bottom.
The hotel will also feature a glass waterfall-like design in the centre of the building.
For all you travel enthusiasts, this hotel definitely makes it to the highly desired list!