Vue Hotel Houhai Beijing

Architecture Ministry of Design

Architecture Ministry of Design

Standout architectural elements highlighted in gold paint shimmer against a dark backdrop of multiple structures.

Architectural details focus on a distinction between the historical versus the contemporary, producing a juxtaposition that is rich in tension arising from adaptive, reuse design. Spaces between the buildings are treated graphically with an “ice-ray” lattice pattern inspired by traditional Chinese screens.

Interior design Wild whimsy

Unusual and transformative, Ministry of Design’s interiors are dotted with art installations.

Works of friendly animals (foxes, rabbits, deer) take on a human-like aspect, demonstrating a sense of curiosity for the lake and the attractions around Beijing. Other art installations in the hotel's public spaces focus more keenly on the theme of the transcendence of Chinese culture.