InterContinental Shanghai Harbour City

HBA Singapore
Hotel
China
2023
Modern hotel spa atrium with geometric features, a domed glass ceiling, large bookcase, and illuminated seating pods. Bright, spacious, and elegant atmosphere.
A striking hotel lounge area featuring a golden, sculptural wall, a unique starburst chandelier, and contemporary seating, creating a luxurious and artistic atmosphere for relaxation and social interaction.

The InterContinental Shanghai Harbour City explores the concept of Hidden Worlds through unexpected expressions in interior and lighting design.

At the heart of the experience, the hotel reception features sculptural, seashell-inspired forms crowned with bespoke chandeliers that evoke sunlight dancing across a shimmering seabed. Semi-transparent screens, etched with intricate shell motifs and reflective details, elegantly diffuse light – casting an ever-shifting interplay of shadow and shimmer that draws guests into a world of quiet wonder.

Client

IHG

Location

China

Studio

HBA Singapore, Light Directions

Expertise

Interiors, Lighting Design

Completed

2023

Sector

Hospitality

HBA Office Location

Singapore

Sophisticated hotel lobby with modern decor featuring lush indoor trees, circular chandelier, marble columns, and curved seating. Cozy and elegant ambiance.
Luxurious hotel lobby with modern decor, featuring a central tree, marble tables, plush chairs, warm lighting, and a curved, wood-paneled ceiling.
All Day Dining
Stylish hotel restaurant interior with tall, curved wooden walls, intricate shelving, and lit orb chandeliers.
Korean Restaurant
A cozy, modern hotel lounge area with a curved orange sofa and round table beneath an elegant chandelier. The setting exudes warmth and sophistication.
Korean Restaurant
Stylish hotel lounge with a circular gray couch adorned with yellow cushions, a teal chair, facing a modern fireplace set in a black marble wall. Cozy ambiance.
Korean Restaurant
Modern hotel lobby featuring sleek, dark wood accents and marble floor. Elegant seating with neutral tones creates a sophisticated, welcoming ambiance.
PreFunction
Modern hotel lounge with two beige armchairs on a dark marble floor. Behind, a curved wooden shelf displays vases, plants, and books, creating a serene ambiance.
Prefunction
Luxurious modern suite living room with a circular purple sofa, textured armchairs, abstract ceiling light, fireplace, TV, and a patterned screen wall.
Bridal Room
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Luxurious hotel suite with a modern design. A marble room divider holds a flat-screen TV and separates the bed from the lounge area with plush seating and a round table.
Royal Suite Bedroom
Modern suite room with elegant decor: round bed under soft lighting, marble TV wall divider, plush seating, and a small vase of flowers on a table.
Royal Suite Bedroom
Luxurious suite living room with a curved sofa, modern chairs, and a large abstract ceiling light. Neutral tones and natural light create a serene ambiance.
Royal Suite Living
Modern suite room with elegant decor: round bed under soft lighting, marble TV wall divider, plush seating, and a small vase of flowers on a table.
Royal Suite Dining
Luxurious suite bathroom with circular mirror, marble walls, and floor. Spacious shower, freestanding tub, and large windows showing a serene sunset.
Royal Suite Bathroom
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Team

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Gerard Lee
HBA Hong Kong

Gerard Lee
Partner, Light Directions
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HBA Singapore

Sabine Beck
Partner

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