Conceived as a floating island, this hotel is located 500 meters off the coast of China’s southern fujian province. The buoyant project offers guests unrivaled views of the water as well as spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Its remote location meant that the architects had to consider environmental factors such as ocean currents and monsoons. Balance Design studied fish rafts in order to ensure buoyancy, while it was also important that the structure could withstand hurricanes. The roof is constructed from the same corrosion-resistant materials found in airport terminals and and yachts.

Balance Design is a design practiced based in Fuzhou, China. The team offers integrated design service from architecture, interior, landscape, to soft decoration and art exhibition. The founder Dong Xinmeng believes that design is a balance between ideal and reality. In terms of style, he advocates simplicity and modernity; while in terms of layout, he emphasizes the consistency and inheritance of the soul and genes of the projects.

Balance Design is a design practiced based in Fuzhou, China. The team offers integrated design service from architecture, interior, landscape, to soft decoration and art exhibition. The founder Dong Xinmeng believes that design is a balance between ideal and reality. In terms of style, he advocates simplicity and modernity; while in terms of layout, he emphasizes the consistency and inheritance of the soul and genes of the projects.