YELLOW PARASITE

Yellow Parasite
A Vibrant Facade Intervention of Leisure and Fun
Shanghai | China

Introducing “Yellow Parasite” – a groundbreaking architectural endeavor at the iconic Crown Plaza Hotel! This captivating project is the brainchild of Clubmed, who is taking the reins as the hotel’s operator. Picture a mesmerizing conceptual proposal designed to rejuvenate and reimagine this space like never before.

At the heart of Crown Plaza lies its major attraction – one of Shanghai’s most splendid and expansive golf fields. But here’s the twist – instead of the usual sea or mountain vistas, the wonder is a lush green field right before your eyes, creating a uniquely enchanting setting.

“Yellow Parasite” sets out to enhance this splendid attraction by becoming the perfect interface between the hotel and the golf field. Think of it as a vacation object like no other – a gigantic, vibrant yellow structure seamlessly attached to the hotel’s facade, creating a harmonious connection that breathes new life into both spaces.

Step onto the hotel’s terraces and entertainment decks, transformed into hubs of joy and leisure, offering unobstructed views of the magnificent golf fields. “Yellow Parasite” serves as the ultimate leisure paradise, inviting guests to revel in a spectrum of entertainment activities just steps away from the hotel, all while gazing upon the mesmerizing green landscape.

But that’s not all – “Yellow Parasite” also ventures boldly into the hotel’s interior, penetrating it at four strategic points. It colonizes the main public spaces, including the Lobby, All-Day Dining area, MICE, and Pool & Sports zone, infusing each space with its vibrant yellow charm.

This bold architectural marvel promises to redefine the very essence of a vacation, as it marries the hotel’s elegance with the natural wonder of the golf field. Get ready to be enthralled as “Yellow Parasite” showcases the seamless coexistence of leisure and luxury, offering an unparalleled experience at the Crown Plaza Hotel.

Get ready for a groundbreaking adventure, where innovation meets nature, and where “Yellow Parasite” proves that extraordinary design can transform an already incredible destination into an absolute masterpiece.

Credits

PROJECT NAME: Yellow Parasite
DESIGN: 100 Architects (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
DESIGN TEAM: Marcial Jesús, Javier González.
CLIENT: ClubMed Shanghai.
STATUS: Unbuilt
LOCATION: Shanghai, China
Images: 100architects

A fun twist of Chinese traditional architecture in deep China.

The design is strongly inspired in traditional Chinese rural architecture, but with a modern twist. The project is a mixture of traditional & modern styles in a boutique hotel immersed in nature, a touristic destination in a rural setting. The entire scheme adopts certain traditional features of Chinese rural architecture into the design.