InterContinental, Xi’an North City Hotel Building Project, Chinese Architecture Images
InterContinental in Xi’an North
29 Oct 2020
InterContinental Hotel
Location: Xi’an North, Shaanxi Province, China
Interior design firm: CCD

As a flagship hotel as well as the first InterContinental Hotel in Northwest China, InterContinental Xi’an North is located in the CBD of Xi’an Economic & Technological Development Zone, where economy, politics, culture and commerce converge. Through adopting magnificent design languages, CCD reproduces and showcases the glory of Xi’an for thousands of years to guests around the globe.

Entrance

A long and twisting driveway leads to the entrance area, with majestic stone wall and lush greenery on the two sides. Gradually, a secluded urban garden reveals. An old pine tree erects on waterscape, which is a symbol of peace and friendship while also implying an inclusive character. Drawing on elements of ancient city gates of Xi’an, the 20 meter-wide canopy greets guests worldwide with a majestic posture.
Lobby

At the lobby, an 8-meter-high magnificent artwork comes into sight. By the use of 3D printing technology, it embodies the magnificent and undulating form of Qinling Mountains, one of the cradles of Chinese civilization.
Six 9-meter-high “city gates” are brought into the reception area, showing grandness and hospitality. Named after gates of Xi’an city wall – Yongning Gate, C...