Atelier d’More Designs the Sleeping Lab Hotel in Beijing
Shanghai-based design studio Atelier d’More takes a concrete brick building and transforms it into a beautiful hotel now dubbed the Sleeping Lab hotel. It is located right outside of Beijing, China, and functions as a boutique hotel that is complete with a courtyard full of sculptural concrete dividers as a nod to its original structure. It is right in Huangmuchang Village, which was a space of residential homes and offices.
Upon entering the space, the ground floor has a tea room, dining space, and a kitchen, with guest rooms starting off on the first floor. The studio states that "Given the lack of scenery in the surrounding environment, we decided to create an inward view and create an interesting private garden."
Image Credit: Atelier d’More
Upon entering the space, the ground floor has a tea room, dining space, and a kitchen, with guest rooms starting off on the first floor. The studio states that "Given the lack of scenery in the surrounding environment, we decided to create an inward view and create an interesting private garden."
Image Credit: Atelier d’More
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Sculptural Concrete Design — Innovative design using sculptural concrete dividers and structures to create a unique aesthetic in hotels and other buildings.
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Boutique Hotel Trend — The rising trend of small, unique, and luxurious boutique hotels as an alternative to traditional chains and larger hotels.
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Inward-focused Design — Designing hotel spaces with an emphasis on creating private and unique inward views to compensate for lack of surrounding scenery.
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Hospitality Industry — The use of innovative and unique design techniques in creating boutique hotels and luxury accommodations for guests.
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Architectural and Design Industry — Opportunities to create sculptural concrete dividers and structures for hotels and other buildings, transforming traditional structures into unique and visually appealing spaces.
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Tourism Industry — The increasing demand for unique and immersive experiences for travelers, driving the trend towards boutique hotels and specialized accommodations.
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