China’s grand Ark Hotel

The Ark Hotel of China boasts light, airy rooms, plenty of greenery. No doubt the service would be five-star. But the main reason guests would flock to the hotel is different. The reason is it’s ability to save them from a natural disaster of Noah proportions. The futuristic building has been designed to withstand floods which will be caused by rising sea levels.
The floating behemoth is a ‘biosphere’. It is conceived as a safe, self-contained heaven. The shell-shaped hotel would withstand tidal waves and other natural disasters. The hotel is also branded as a green, self-sustaining environment for guests. According to architects the Ark’s shell-like construction of arches. And it is also invu*lnerable to earth*qua*kes because it cables evenly distribute weight. To provide inhabitants with power and water, the design uses solar panels and a rainwater collection system.
Because of the green house like environment, lush vegetation grow in the hotel which help with air quality and provide food sources. The see-through structure allows enough filtered daylight to enter the rooms which reduces the need for lighting. The frame is also protected with a self-cleaning layer to ensure quality of light. The Ark has been designed by Russian firm Remistudio with the assistance of the International Union of Architects’ program Architecture For Disaster Relief.
Alexander Remizov said, ‘For architecture, there are two major concerns. The first is maintenance of security and precautions against extreme environmental conditions and climate changes. The second one is protection of natural environment from human activities. The Ark is an attempt to answer the challenges of our time. Provision is made for an independent life support system. All the plants are chosen according to compatibility, illumination and efficiency of oxygen producing, and with the aim of creating an att*ractive and comfort space. Through the transparent roof there is enough light for plants and for illuminating the inner rooms.’

The floating behemoth is a ‘biosphere’. It is conceived as a safe, self-contained heaven. The shell-shaped hotel would withstand tidal waves and other natural disasters. The hotel is also branded as a green, self-sustaining environment for guests. According to architects the Ark’s shell-like construction of arches. And it is also invu*lnerable to earth*qua*kes because it cables evenly distribute weight. To provide inhabitants with power and water, the design uses solar panels and a rainwater collection system.

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