Unique Dining Pods for Morpheus Hotel, Macau building, Hengqin architecture interior images

Unique Dining Pods for Morpheus Hotel Macau

Contemporary Hotel Interior on Hengqin Island, southern China design by UAP

6 Sep 2018

Design: UAP

Location: Macau, Hengqin Island, China

Unique Dining Pods for Morpheus Hotel

Unique Dining Pods for Morpheus Hotel

The Morpheus Hotel designed by Zaha Hadid Architects is the new flagship hotel for the City of Dreams development in Macau, China. The $1 Billion development is characterized by a distinctive exoskeleton and uninterrupted internal spaces.

photo © Ivan Dupont

UAP worked with Zaha Hadid Architects to explore and assist in the design development and fabrication methods for a series of internal sculptural dining pods. Five unique pods (a total of 9 delivered) were designed to delineate the private dining spaces within the high traffic atrium which overlooks Macau through the perforated exoskeleton.

Utilizing a range of fabrication methods, the design ensures that the exterior surface of the pods creates a highly textured and rhythmic patternation of coloured blades. Each individual blade is connected back to the main structure and allows a 360 degree pivot to provide the desired sculptural effect.

Viewers moving past the work are offered fleeting glimpses into the interior of the pod, whilst the blades orientated at multiple angles provide a discreet space within. The internal skin of the pods are clad in a light coloured leather creating a warm and intimate space for diners to relax and soak in the surrounding architecture and environment.