Nottingham architects appointed to huge leisure scheme in China
A Nottingham architectural practice has been appointed to work on a major leisure resort scheme in China.
CPMG was brought in by hotel operator Narada to formulate a masterplan for the exclusive INLONG NARADA resort in April this year and will now design and deliver its spa complex, which will include the longest infinity pool in China, as well as 37 luxury lakeside villas.
The resort, located two hours to the west of Shanghai, is situated on a former quarry site spanning 530 acres. Once complete it will include a hotel, a reception building, hilltop villas and a clifftop bar, all centred on a blue water lake.
It is expected to open in May 2023.
CPMG has an office in Hangzhou, China and has built an extensive portfolio of work overseas, including projects in Georgia, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Lithuania and Abu Dhabi.
Ricard Flisher, managing director at CPMG, said: “We’re incredibly pleased to see work progressing so quickly on this resort scheme and to be formally appointed to this latest stage of work, which focuses on the impressive spa centre. In the Chinese language, Inlong translates as ‘Dragon Valley’, which reflects the setting – and also some of the design inspiration too.
“This is truly a one-of-a-kind development for China especially due to the use of the existing land formation and its aim of being an eco-regenerative project that brings more life and business to the area. Sustainability is central to every design we work on, and this large-scale project is no different – especially with the whole site being larger than the Bluewater shopping centre in London.
“With this in mind, sustainability is embedded in the heart of the design and incorporated into measures across the entirety of the project. This includes borrowing from Passivhaus design strategy for the clifftop bar to create a space that is not only beautiful but functional to its purpose while providing an enjoyable and comfortable environment from which to take in stunning views across the lake.”
