Project Name: Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort

Submitted To: SIR MUBEEN BAHU

Submitted By: FATIMA GHAFFAR

Class: BBA 7th A

Subject: Principal of cost and scheduling
Date: November 14th , 2019

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................................................... 4
BACKGROUND: .......................................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION: ........................................................................................................................................ 5
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................. 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICAION/ SCOPE .............................................................................................................. 6
CONCEPT ............................................................................................................................................... 6
SPACES .................................................................................................................................................. 7
ROOMS .................................................................................................................................................. 7
STRUCTURE AND MATERIALS................................................................................................................ 7
OTHER MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................ 8
FACADES ................................................................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3 .................................................................................................................................................... 8
COST /TIME/ PROJECT CHARTER............................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 4 .................................................................................................................................................. 10
DISCUSSION ON KNOWLEDGE AREA:...................................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 5 .................................................................................................................................................. 11
CONCLUSION:.......................................................................................................................................... 11

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 Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort

ARCHITECT: MA YANSONG

YEAR: 2007 - 2013

LOCATION: HUZHOU

COUNTRY: CHINA

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 CHAPTER 1

BACKGROUND:
Sheraton Moon Hotel is located next to Nan Tai Lake in Huzhou, a city situated west of
Shanghai and north of Hangzhou, overlooking Suzhou and Wuxi across the lake.

Since ancient times, Huzhou has been known as “the house of silk” and “the land of plenty” and
is the only ancient city of culture in the surrounding area named aer the lake.

The favorable cultural and geographical environment brings both traditional and modern
atmospheres to the hotel, distinguished by its unique design which integrates the building into
the waterscape of Tai Lake, subsequently creating a poetic yet artificial echo of the natural
landscape.

The Moon Hotel takes full advantage of its waterfront by directly integrating architecture and
nature. The circular building corresponds with its reflection in the water, creating a surreal
picture and connection between real and phantom.

Beneath the sunlight and the reflection of the lake, the curved shape of the building is crystal
clear. When night falls, the entire building is lit up brightly by both its interior and exterior

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lighting. Sun light wraps around the hotel and the water, resembling the bright moon rising
above the lake, blending classic and modern through the reflection.

The mesh curved surface structure makes the building more solid and it is this solidity that is
further enhanced by the bridge-like bracing steel structure that connects with the double cone
structure at the top floor.

The hotel façade is covered with layers of fine-textured white aluminum rings and glass,
bringing about illusion and drama of the building scale.

INTRODUCTION:
Official name: Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort

Other Name: Moon Hotel, Sheraton Tai Lake Resort

Structure type: Building

Status: Completed

Country: China

City: Huzhou

Building function: Hotel

The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, also known as Moon Hotel is a spacious luxury resort
is located in Huzhou, . It has nicknames such as “Horseshoe Hotel” and “Doughnut Hotel”. It
was designed by architect Ma Yansong by MAD Architects and built by Shanghai Feizhou
Group.

It is the first ever star hotel in mainland China for the prosperous and influential “business class”,
oozing wealth and extravagance.

Designed by Beijing-born architect Ma Yansong, the 27-story arched structure looks like a
horseshoe, but is actually shaped like an oval, with two floors below ground connecting the
structure.

The horseshoe-shaped hotel is located in the city of Hozhou, south of Taihu Lake, in the northern
part of Zhejiang Province, between Nanjing and , . The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort is
about an hour’s drive from Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH ) in Hangzhou.

Hozhou, whose foundation dates back over 2,300 years, is known as the ” Silk City “, one of the
four major growing cities. It is also the birthplace of tea culture. Located 7 º north of the Tropic
of Cancer, the city has a humid subtropical monsoon climate and an average annual temperature
between 12-16 ° C.

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 CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICAION/ SCOPE
CONCEPT
The design is based on the idea of unity and infinity. At night, the ring, this is a complete oval
attached at the bottom by two underground levels, reflected in the lake and looks like a full moon
glow.

Its designer, architect Ma Yansong states that the shape is inspired by traditional bridges
represented in ancient Chinese paintings : “… Throughout Chinese history, people have always
sought a harmonious relationship with nature and this has become an important part of Chinese
culture and tradition. Huzhou is a famous place for traditional ink paintings and splendid views
of the water and the arch bridge is one of the key elements of traditional architecture… ”

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The Moon Hotel, as it is also known, uses its location through direct integration of architecture
and nature. The circular building reflected in water creates a surreal picture, a connection
between the real and the spooky. Under the sunlight and the reflection of the lake, the curved
shape of the building is crystal clear. The soft light wraps around the water and the hotel, and the
result resembles the bright moon rising over the lake, a classical and modern mixture through
reflection.

The Hotel Luna emphasizes the harmony of man with nature, trying to enhance the sensual and
spiritual experiences of visitors, trying to become a new symbol of the relationship between
humanity and nature

SPACES
The hotel is actually a complete oval, two underground levels connect the visible shape of a
horseshoe. The annular shape of the hotel allows all rooms can have good views and natural light
from all directions. The public space in an arc at the top with open views, acts as a “place in the
air,” creating the sensation of floating on the lake, dedicated to large-scale activities.

ROOMS
The hotel, in its 27 floors offers 321 rooms, including 44 suites and 39 villas, all with private
balconies.

Inside buildings forming the complex there is a separate ” spa town” that has 8 villas, 40 hot
springs and a dock for yachts. The resort has a club for guests, a ballroom and a variety of
restaurants and bars.

STRUCTURE AND MATERIALS

Structural material: Concrete

Facade material: Aluminum glass

The ring clearly poses a major challenge for structural design. Finally the project would be
developed as a core of reinforced concrete forming tube, high capacity, light weight and
excellent resistance to earthquakes. Implemented trying ,at the same time to reduce as much as
possible environmental contamination during construction. The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring
Resort has a matching pair of 27-story towers that connect at higher levels to form a gently
curved arc across the water. In the underground portion is attached by two levels of basements.

The mesh structure of curved surface makes it more solid building strength and this is reinforced
by the steel structure shaped bridge connecting the double cone structure on the top floor. The
facade of the hotel is covered with layers of white aluminum rings and the textured glass,
producing the illusion and drama of the scale of the building.

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OTHER MATERIALS
The resort is richly decorated inside, its walls covered with different types of Jade and ceiling
covered with European glass lamps are big waves formed with 20,000 Swarovski crystals lobby
while the floor is paved with Afghan Jade and White Eye of Trigre Brazil. The luxurious resort
features porches and ceilings inlaid with Citrine, a type of jade symbolizing wealth, while the
reddish type cryolite or Silk Road is used as decoration on some fronts and on the desks of the
janitors. Although the decor is unashamedly extravagant resort, some resorts were made to
reduce the power consumption of the project.

FACADES
Unlike conventional facades created with glass curtain wall, frequently in the design of hotels,
the Sheraton Huzhou not requires the installation of a large number of air conditioning units. The
shape of the building gives shade to all balconies and promotes natural ventilation. The ultra
white glass allows natural light in all rooms, eliminating the need for additional artificial lighting
during the day. This saves energy and creates a pleasant atmosphere.

CHAPTER 3

COST /TIME/ PROJECT CHARTER

Cost: $1.5-billion

Architect: Ma Yansong + Landscape

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Architect EDSA: – Landscape Design

Engineer: Shanghai SianDai Architecture Design (Group)

Structural Engineer: China Majesty Steel Structural Design

Construction Company: Shanghai Feizhou Group

Proposed: 2007

Construction start: 2008

Completion: October 2013

Structural material: concrete/steel

Built in: 2007 - 2013

Height: 102.2 m / 335 feet

Width: 106m

Floor: 27

Floor below ground: 2

Built-up Area: 59,686 sqm

Location: Huzhou, China

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 CHAPTER 4

DISCUSSION ON KNOWLEDGE AREA:

Discussion on any knowledge area related to this project:

Here we will discuss two knowledge areas that are concerned with this project these are

Risk management:

It’s highly risky to build such type of building because it’s not an easy task to build a hotel in
ring shape or moon shape and also it has 2 floor underground. So this is a best example of risk
management during construction the project team manage this risk and finally they completed
this project in 2013 in 5 years only.

The clear ring-shape posed a great challenge to the structural design and eventually, a
“reinforced concrete core-tube” featuring high capacity, light weight and excellent earthquake
resistance, was implemented while simultaneously reducing environmental pollution during
construction.

Time management:

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Time is very much concerned for completion of any project and its important factor for the
project stakeholders. According to time management this hotel is really a good example because
its estimated time for completion was 5 year and it is exactly completed in only 5 years from
2008 to 2013. So it was not an easy task to complete such a risky and very difficult project in this
time period.

Integration management:

Many changes had been made during construction based on risk because the shape of building is
just like ring. So based on some risks some alteration has been made during construction to
complete this project effectively and efficiently. Despite being so blatantly extravagant, some
efforts were made to reduce the project’s energy consumption.

CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSION:
Outstanding architecture, splendid view:
This is the first five-star resort for mainland China’s affluent business class and it oozes wealth
and extravagance. Albeit impressive and striking in design, we question, from an environmental
point-of-view, whether the LED-lit façade and convenient circular shape can compete with the
resort’s incredible environmental footprint.
The Sheraton in Huzhou is a true eye catcher, by day and night. My conclusion the Hotel is fine,
the restaurant is fine, the location is great, and the hot spring is nothing. Hotel building design is
very spectacular, with the lighting effect, and its lake view in front.
The most special thing I like the most is its shape which is just like moon or we can say its shape
is like doughnut. The place where it has been built is very catchy.

Awards
Emporis Skyscraper award year 2013

3rd place

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