The world’s first ‘groundscraper” hotel - plunging 88 metres into an old quarry on the fringes of Shanghai - is set to open its doors to the public today.
British Architect, Martin Jochman told Xinhua the quarry pit was the source for his inspiration, that he wanted to build a hotel that integrated with its natural environment.
The construction process was reportedly fraught with delays and challenges, such as drainage and the complicated transportation of building materials.