Hotel Indigo Ningbo Riverside, set along the Yongjiang River in Ningbo’s SCI Harbor, draws inspiration from the Old Bund’s wharf, post office, railway station, and match factory, bringing the city’s industrial and maritime heritage to life.
The Arrival Lobby welcomes guests with its dramatic curved ceiling, echoing the form of two anchored ships. A curated anchor chain artwork on the floor symbolizes the voyage ahead.
The Lobby transports guests to the Old North Railway Station, featuring a contemporary interpretation of familiar spots. The reception area includes a backdrop reminiscent of a classic post office, while the counters take the form of mooring bollards, set upon compass-patterned floor.
The Neighbourhood Café reflects the essence of Ningbo’s docks, with oceanic hues creating a harbour-inspired ambiance. The All Day Dining area evokes the ambiance of a leisurely steamship cruise, with portholes on the walls. In the Sky Bar, the matchbox concept unfolds in a captivating narrative of light, with glowing accents across the walls.
Guestrooms exude the elegance of the Orient Express, with cabin-style furniture and suitcase bedside tables for a nostalgic experience.
Bio The premise of eco.id, a multidisciplinary practice founded in 1996, is a modern and progressive approach to design. The firm’s comprehensive suite of services range from master planning and architecture to interior design and branding, and project typologies that span high-rise luxury condominiums and detached dwellings to retail boutiques, hotels and resorts. Regardless of scale, the emphasis is always on balancing aesthetics with rigour, and program with budget.
Other prizes 1) Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island: Architecture - Living space - Indian Ocean, Beach Destination 2) Hard Rock Hotel Maldives: Architecture - Living space - Beach Destination 3) InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort: Architecture - Living space - Resort – Luxury, Beach Destination, Indian Ocean 4) Renaissance Nanning: Interior design - Living space - Brand New category 5) Dalvey Haus: Architecture - Living space - Asia, Condominium 6) SO/ Maldives: Architecture - Living space - Resort – Luxury
