Blur Hotel
16 Donghuamen Street
Beijing 100006
People’s Republic of China
Studio Pei Zhu 2006
This fiberglass facade is meant to recall the translucency of a Chinese lantern, while helping transform what was a government office building into a hotel. Made from extruded fiberglass formed into a honeycomb panel, it effectively diffuses light, creating a glow. Questions have been raised as to the fire rating of the material, as translucent fiberglass is typically harder to get up to code when used on a facade.
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