The Flagship VUE Hotel Has Opened In Beijing

Photography by CI&A Photography (Edward Hendricks)

Ministry of Design have recently completed the first flagship property of the VUE Hotel that’s located in Beijing, China. The designers took inspiration from the culture and heritage of the surrounding neighborhood and added a contemporary and whimsical twist.

The designers of this hotel in Beijing, China, took inspiration from the culture and heritage of the surrounding neighborhood and added a contemporary and whimsical twist. #BeijingHotel #ModernHotel #HotelDesign

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Surrounded by historic Hutong houses and in an aim to fit into the neighborhood, the hotel comprises a series of artistically transformed quasi-historic buildings from the 1950’s.

This hotel in Beijing, China, has an outdoor lounge area with couches and chairs, that overlooks the street and neighborhood. #OutdoorLounge #HotelDesign

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Stepping inside, it is very easy to see that the interior is much different from the historic-inspired exterior. The dark reception area is full of angles and lines of light that create a bold first impression.

This dark hotel reception area is full of angles and lines of light that create a bold first impression. #HotelReception #Lighting

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The hotel has many social areas, including the FAB café and bakery that has a casual and vibrant atmosphere that’s been created using wood and colorful accents.

This modern café and bakery has a casual and vibrant atmosphere that's been created using wood and colorful accents. #Cafe #CafeDesign #InteriorDesign

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Outside, there’s a central garden area with angled water features and plenty of trees.

This modern Chinese hotel has a central garden area with angled water features and plenty of trees. #Garden #Landscaping #HotelDesign

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Artwork is scattered throughout the hotel, like these two whimsical wire-frame rabbits that sit on the roof of The Pink Rabbit Restaurant.

Artwork is scattered throughout this modern hotel in Beijing, like these two whimsical wire-frame rabbits that sit on the roof of The Pink Rabbit Restaurant. #Sculptures #HotelDesign #Beijing

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Inside, a dramatic high ceiling with exposed metal & wood trusses is lit up with hidden lighting, creating a striking appearance for guests of the hotel.

Inside this modern hotel restaurant, a dramatic high ceiling with exposed metal & wood trusses is lit up with hidden lighting, creating a striking appearance for guests of the hotel. #RestaurantDesign #Bar #InteriorDesign

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The hotel also has the Rooftop Moon Bar, that features a treetop alfresco experience, with full views to the picturesque Houhai lake and park, plus there’s also a Jacuzzi for relaxing and having a drink.

This modern hotel has a Rooftop Moon Bar, that features a treetop alfresco experience, with full views to the picturesque Houhai lake and park, plus there's also a Jacuzzi for relaxing and having a drink. #ModernHotel #Beijing #HotelBar #RooftopBar

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Metallic entryways scattered along dark hallways guide you to the hotel rooms. Inside, the angles featured throughout the hotel also show up in the rooms.

Metallic entryways scattered along dark hallways guide you to the rooms of this modern hotel in Beijing, China. Inside, the angles featured throughout the hotel also show up in the rooms. #HotelRoom #Doorway #HiddenLighting

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This bold bathroom has pops of color to brighten up the black stone with scattered white veins.

This bold and modern hotel bathroom has pops of color to brighten up the black stone with scattered white veins. #ModernBathroom #BlackBathroom

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The hotel rooms are unexpectedly divided with the use of colors, tones and materials, creating an artistic touch, while hidden lighting adds a soft ambient light to the room. Some of the hotel rooms also have private balconies with tree and lake views.

This modern hotel room is divided with the use of colors, tones and materials, creating an artistic touch, while hidden lighting adds a soft ambient light to the room. Some of the hotel rooms also have private balconies with tree and lake views. #ModernHotelRoom #HotelRoom #Balcony

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In this hotel bathroom, gold accents have been used and a blue artistic decorative accent breaks up the large mirror.

In this modern hotel bathroom, gold accents have been used and a blue artistic decorative accent breaks up the large mirror. #ModernBathroom #HotelBathroom #BlackBathroom

Photography by CI&A Photography (Edward Hendricks)

In this room, the dark areas define a sitting area and a open bathing area, while the lighter grey defines the bed with a backlit headboard.

In this modern hotel room, the dark areas define a sitting area and a open bathing area, while the lighter grey defines the bed with a backlit headboard. #HotelRoom #HiddenLighting #HotelDesign

Photography by CI&A Photography (Edward Hendricks)

Much like the other bathrooms, this bathroom features bright pink panels, while the bath can be closed off the hotel room with the use of curtains.

This modern hotel athroom features bright pink panels, while the bath can be closed off the hotel room with the use of curtains. #ModernBathroom #HotelBathroom #BlackBathroom

Photography by CI&A Photography (Edward Hendricks)

This large hotel suite also has a private balcony with a built-in lounge area with views of the pink rabbits and the treetops.

This private balcony has two seating areas, one with a built-in couch, while the other is a standalone daybed. #Balcony #BuiltInCouch #OutdoorSpace