A stylish work-life balance

The first Crowne Plaza flagship hotel in China has launched in Shenzhen, featuring ‘WorkLife’ rooms and a stunning suspended infinity pool

Designed by CCD / Cheng Chung Design, the Crowne Plaza flagship hotel in China has opened its doors, aiming to set a new benchmark for Crowne Plaza properties in the country.

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen WECC showcases a brand new image which is younger, more modern and stylish, filled colourful hues and fun details. One of its standout features is a suspended infinity swimming pool, the first of its kind in China, notable for its creative combination of contrasting materials and elements, including solid cement walls and transparent glass.

Left Five-metre-high water curtains cascade over the arrival area to create a calming, cool welcome for arriving guests

Right A stunning suspended infinity pool sets the tone for a unique, first-of-its-kind flagship hotel for the Crowne Plaza brand

Truly a room with a view: drawing inspiration from first class air travel, the beds in the guest rooms are positioned to make the most of the sweeping views

The entrance canopy features 5m-high water curtains, which are illuminated after dark to create a cool, welcoming, Zen-like atmosphere for arriving guests. Simplicity and sleekness are the signature styles throughout the property, from the geometric lines of the acrylic strips and timber planks in the lobby to the curvaceous lines of the stairwell and hanging art installations.

A range of furniture in the lobby area can be flexibly combined and arranged to create a variety of integrated working, socialising and living spaces. Wooden grilles enclose an independent yet shared bar, while the new WorkLife guest rooms at Crowne Plaza draw inspiration from first class air travel. Here, CCD transformed imagination into reality, incorporating airline aesthetics and elements such as first class cabins into the rooms.

With full consideration for style, functionality, flexibility and privacy, the rooms are divided into four functional areas for working, sleeping, relaxing and bathing. An adaptive working environment enable guests to stand, sit down or choose a more casual manner in which to work. The overall design thus creates a comfortable, warm and relaxing atmosphere, which keeps guests both rested and productive.

Project: Crowne Plaza Shenzhen WECC Interior & lighting design: CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK) Decoration design: CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK) | www.ccd.com.hk Project area: 28,000 sq-m

Clockwise from top left Colour-blocking lends an artistic touch to the executive lounge, as demonstrated by these tactile turquoise tiles • A monochromatic colour palette in the executive lounge washrooms is both industrial and masculine • A warm, textural palette of fired clay bricks as well as bronze and earth tones create a refined setting for the Chinese restaurant • Each guest room provides an adaptive working environment, in which the guests can stand, sit down or choose a more casual manner to work