Create interiors for Mumian Chengdu Hotel with oriental architectural elements in China
CCD created the interiors of the Mumian Chengdu Hotel using oriental architectural elements inspired by the lifestyle of the literati in the ancient city of Chengdu.
History 24 City in Sichuan Province, China.
The project, named Mumian Chengdu,
covers an area of 19,800 square meters and is located in Second Shuangcheng Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu City.
24 City, a documentary directed by Jia Zhangke, tells the story of Factory 420 in Chengdu,
Which was developed into 24 City by CR Land. The film has stirred memories for countless locals.
In the late 1950s, large-scale arsenals and heavy industry were moved to southwestern China amid the country’s Third Front building campaign.
During this period, Plant 111 in Shenyang, a city in northeastern China, was moved to Chengdu to become Plant 420.
Located in Shuangqiaozi, the factory was one of the largest enterprises in China’s defense industry,
It had approximately 20,000 workers at the time of its prosperity.
Factory 420 also embraced the traditional upscale and comfortable lifestyle of the city,
as a participant in China’s industrial development.
He witnessed the joys and sorrows of ordinary people,
It also represents the glory of bygone days, the determination,
hard work and inexhaustible spirit of that special period.
In 2007, the famous factory in Chengdu was dismantled.
The land it was located on was acquired by CR Land in a tender and developed into a project currently known as 24 City.
The old factory smokestacks are long gone, but memories of Factory 420 are still fresh for many people who lived through the history.
A new twist on old memories
For some people, it evokes memories of growing up, while for others, it is a symbol of home.
As for the ancient city of Chengdu, the 24th city represents the future.
For Chengdu today, it represents the traditions and history of the older generations.
A participant in history, the site where Muomian Chengdu is located has developed beyond the limits of time.
It is not only a testament to Chengdu’s thriving industries, but also a signature of 24 City,
a celebration of culture and history that CR Land values.
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