The Beijing city library recently opened to the public, revealing sculpted ‘hills’ &
‘valleys’. The glass-clad building, which serves as the world’s largest climatized reading space, invites nature into the rooms & adds transparency to the enriched interior when viewed from the outside. The architecture reminds of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Park Royal Pickering (that has a streak of seven years as Asia’s Leading Green Hotel) is an architectural luxurious masterpiece that manages to fascinate passers-by on the streets. Not many people seems to be able to pass by without stopping for a photo.
The inside is just as stunning with its open space connecting the lobby, reception, coffee bar & a restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling windows, water along the facade & several small pleasant resting places makes a great contribution.
Lighter, soft colours & less traditional Christmas decor makes a nice Christmas feel. And trinkets become more prominent.
The Peranakan Museum exhibits items from Peranakan culture, an exhibition design with art, fashion, design & craft, created by regional artists, artisans & designers. Peranakan refers to mixed Chinese & Malay/Indonesian people. Many Peranakans trace their origins to 15th century Malacca.
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