A lingering fog hovers above the Mist Hot Spring Hotel, where Department of Architecture Co. transformed the Xuchang retreat into an ethereal escape.
Tempered glass in alternating shades of magenta and blue frame the exterior, giving depth and color complexity to the façade while brightening up the gloomy sky.
A dramatic ceiling installation of 400,000 crystals hangs over the bar, connecting it with the all-white mezzanine lobby above.
Semi-enclosed hot spring pools on the manmade lake are clad in the same transparent glass to create a 3D architectural element.
In contrast to the bright public spaces, the moody restaurant boasts an installation informed by the silver lining silhouette of dark clouds.
The indoor pool area, housed in the spa and wellness building, is defined by floor-to-ceiling windows and dark gray brick columns and walls.
The Mist
Xuchang, China
Department of Architecture Co., Bangkok
Online Exclusive
The Mist
Xuchang, China
Department of Architecture Co., Bangkok
Online Exclusive
The Mist
Xuchang, China
Department of Architecture Co., Bangkok
Online Exclusive
The Mist
Xuchang, China
Department of Architecture Co., Bangkok
Online Exclusive
The Mist
Xuchang, China
Department of Architecture Co., Bangkok
Online Exclusive
The Mist
Xuchang, China
Department of Architecture Co., Bangkok
Online Exclusive