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Building: Dawang Mountain Resort Changsha
Location: Changsha, China
Architect: Coop Himmelb(l)au
Design Architects: Alexander Ott, Quirin Krumbholz, Stephan Sobl
Structural Engineer: Bollinger + Grohmann
MEP/HVAC: Buro Happold Ltd., Steve Macey
Year: Construction started in 2013

AE Interest: Constructed directly over an abandoned cement mining quarry pit and lake, 170 meter span, lighting is controlled via a central glass cone that brings in natural light, facade of hotel tower provides natural ventilation and innovative sun shading, architecture is integrated into the landscape

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