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The Upper House, a tranquil retreat above bustling Hong Kong
07-14-2009
A dramatic sense of arrival greets guests at The Upper House, Swire Hotels' new small intimate hotel in Hong Kong. Entry through a Bedonia stone doorway façade by Thomas Heatherwick evokes the image of a curtain being opened to welcome guests to a private residence. A subtly-lit driveway then leads to a dramatic 13-foot high textured nickel front door, enveloped by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that appear to sit on top of pools of water.
Inside the entrance, a circular bamboo enclosure called the Lantern, marks the beginning of the upward journey along a dimly-lit escalator with walls lined with bespoke lamps leading guests into Level 6, flooded with natural daylight. Located at Level 6 is The Lawn, a lush grassed area for relaxing with cocktails and bean bags for lounging under the sun.
Designed by architect Andre Fu, this 117-room hotel opens in October. For more information: www.upperhouse.com
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