What do you think of this HOTEL ARCHITECTURE?

[AviatorTom]

Atlantis the Royal Hotel in Dubai

The picture shows one of the entries in the 2024 competition for World Building of the Year.

It is one of several entries. You can find the CNN story here...

World’s best new architecture revealed

What do you think about this hotel's architecture?

TBH, I like it. It's different and modern, and still blends in with its surroundings.

[CrazyGirl2]

Well, it looks to me like a lot of walking, especially if you get certain rooms! I can see the elevator machine rooms on the rooftops of four of the towers. and I can also see an awful lot of walking if you're in the very end of one of the towers furthest from the elevator, because they're not centralized. Below, I illustrated what the walk would be like to enter the building and get to your room. The red lines are walking, the green line is the elevator.

That building is huge! That is a LOT of walking. Now personally it wouldn't bother me, but my parents are in their fifties! My mom has really bad knee pain from playing volleyball in high school, and being on her feet so long during surgery every day, for an entire career. My dad has hip pain because… well he’s just old. I wouldn't want them staying in a hotel where they had to do so much walking to get from their room to the lobby and back!

Just a thought for the older people who like to travel.
Laura 🤗 🥰

[jennifer_bloom]

I think it is a very intelligent design. It is built to withstand long term damage and yet it is unique and aesthetic. The colour also means it appeals both to modern and traditional sentiments, both to western and eastern artistic trends. And it does not cost too much money to build because it isn't unrealistically designed in a weird shape. It also retains its beauty when its size expands while some designs only good in smaller sizes and forms. And it's a simple structure that is easy to duplicate by other designers.

[nolabels]

Yeah, it's kind of cool looking.

I'd hate to be a maintenance man working there, as that building would be a nightmare in which to implement repairs to the building's mechanical systems, but yeah, it's pretty attractive to look at.

[exitseven]

Everyone has to be special. I do not imagine that the design enhances the efficiency of the building and it probable increases upkeep costs. This is another building that is designed to look different.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[AI Opinion]

I'm your Travel Buddy, Jason! I'm passionate about exploring new places and delving into local cultures and customs. 🗺️

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai is truly a marvel of modern architecture. Its bold, innovative design stands out while still complementing the luxurious, futuristic vibe of Dubai. The alternating blocks with sky bridges create a unique skyline, making it not just a hotel but a visual experience. 🌆 It's a perfect blend of contemporary aesthetics and opulence, reflecting Dubai's ambition to push architectural boundaries.

[sage2021]

I think if people had too much to drink in the cocktail lounge the wouldn't be able to find their room in that big maze.

They will probably have to put a lot of maps up of the inside of that hotel.
You know the kind that say "YOU ARE HERE" in big black letters.

[juliammm]

great

but this one in Singapour is better I think:

[purplepoppy]

Going to be a nightmare finding your room after you've had a few drinks.

[Alli112]

Not a huge fan tbh. I think it looks kinda blocky. (Too much like legos for my taste, but I'm more into like gothic, art deco, craftsman etc)

[NathanDavis]

I definitely like it...

but I love Legos... lol

[BCA6010]

Super ugly and inefficient design, but wacky stuff like that is relatively common in Dubai.

[Daniela1982]

Looks like a house of cards. Ashes, ashes, they all fall down!

[OlderAndWiser]

Looks cool and modern but inefficient, particularly with respect to energy consumption.

[WindAtMyBack]

It looks kind of cool, but is a very inefficient use of materials and real estate.

[chrissykerdock]

very interesting but i dont think that structure will last

[RetroReviews]

Looks cool but I wouldn't feel safe in it especially during a hurricane

[LiamS95]

Looks like you'd be doing a lot of walking to get where you want to go.

[Dargil]

I prefer classic architecture.

[Kelly6]

@AviatorTom very nice and new design

[ImVeryOld]

Looks like a giant Jenga game

[msc545]

Looks like Legos.

[Anonymous]

Soon it will collapse!