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The Taiwan Shining Group looked to Singapore-based Kerry Hill Architects (KHA) to design the Lalu Qingdao, the main body of which resembles a group of stacked shipping containers, located on a peninsula along the Yellow Sea.

The Taiwan Shining Group looked to Singapore-based Kerry Hill Architects (KHA) to design the Lalu Qingdao, the main body of which resembles a group of stacked shipping containers, located on a peninsula along the Yellow Sea.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

Beyond the hotel’s infinity pool, a villa development features geometrically shaped Sea Villas with verdant rooftop plantings.

Beyond the hotel’s infinity pool, a villa development features geometrically shaped Sea Villas with verdant rooftop plantings.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

Lalu Qingdao’s exterior blends glass, steel, and copper mesh panels placed along its upper levels.

Lalu Qingdao’s exterior blends glass, steel, and copper mesh panels placed along its upper levels.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

The 212-acre property’s minimalist architecture centers on a Japanese courtyard at the arrival level.

The 212-acre property’s minimalist architecture centers on a Japanese courtyard at the arrival level.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

The serenely stark lobby’s check-in desk features African teakwood seating, complemented by an abstract art piece.

The serenely stark lobby’s check-in desk features African teakwood seating, complemented by an abstract art piece.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

Clean interiors feature light-colored stone finishes in homage to the hotel’s maritime location.

Clean interiors feature light-colored stone finishes in homage to the hotel’s maritime location.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

Black walnut walls add to the guestrooms’ luxe-minimalist atmosphere, complete with simple and contemporary furnishings and 180-degree water views.

Black walnut walls add to the guestrooms’ luxe-minimalist atmosphere, complete with simple and contemporary furnishings and 180-degree water views.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

Lalu Galleria is a dramatic retail area with spherical pendant lights that span multiple levels.

Lalu Galleria is a dramatic retail area with spherical pendant lights that span multiple levels.

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Photos: Lalu Qingdao

The wood-clad Rende-vouz French restaurant includes glowing, glass-enclosed wine storage.

The wood-clad Rende-vouz French restaurant includes glowing, glass-enclosed wine storage.

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