The Holiday Ha Long
Ha Long City
Vietnam
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DEVELOPER: Global Invest
ARCHITECT: ONG&ONG
PRODUCER: Nhi Hoang
ART DIRECTOR: Trinh Thai
CG VISUALISERS: Cuong Pham, Hieu Nguyen, Quang Truong, Trinh Thai
The architects aimed at maximizing the visibility of both the sea and the surrounding landscape. It consists of 250 hotel rooms and 506 condotel units, in addition to seven podium levels that host food and beverage outlets, MICE spaces, a mini cinema, and communal areas.
The contemporary architectural design is inspired by the monolithic limestone formations that appear to float on the water. The podium levels are designed with protruding façades that maximise the exposure towards the main street. The frontal façade has been optimised for uninterrupted views towards the bay through the use of extensive glass elements, while the back façade facing the hills features alternating triangular forms that add a sense of movement to the structure.