Great design of Peninsula

                     The design of the hotel     

       The hotel itself was designed by a British architecture, W.D. Goodfellow, aiming to make its mark on the Kowloon harbourfront. The name Peninsula was synonymous with luxury, class, elegance and style. It had seven floor and it was quite a tall building at that time. The hotel applied the neoclassical design, similar with Greek architecture, distinguishes themselves with buildings surrounded itself. The architect did not design it in a complex way, but simplified lines of architecture. Seeing from the above view, it shaped like the word “H”. Appearance of the hotel was like combination of three box, creating a courtyard in the middle.Every windows and Roman-style columns were well carved. In addition, he used light yellow as the color of the hotel, which gives passenger a grand and luxurious feeling.And the roof was Gothic design with some decoration like statues of human faces. 


       

old peninsula

            


        In order to do more research about Peninsula Hotel, I had a visit to it. When Peninsula came to my sight, I was a little bit shock because the pool in the Roman style garden was not large but well design with its flowing water. And there were several Rolls-Royces parking in order beside the front gate. Standing at the front of Peninsula, the extension part of the hotel seemed to be very tall. Maybe it was because I could hardly take a full views of it. I felt I was folded into the courtyard and could not hold myself to go into the hotel. 

canteen in lobby

        That was what the designer want. Let customers have the feeling that they are welcomed. What I noticed is that the Pen plants many trees and grass to decorate environment outside the hotel. Since the hotel was built up by marbles which have long history, I also felt warm and relaxing instead of cool that steel or glass material buildings give me. The front doors were so grand with glass and marble design. When I step into the lobby, I was confused whether this was my another home. Light system was well adjusted, letting out warm yellow light. Soft music was playing with a slow speed, relaxing everyone who enters Peninsula. The roof was decorated with a lot of Europe style patterns like flowers and clouds. Marble columns was perfectly organized by designer.It is not only acting the role for supporting structure, but also divided the lobby into different functioning area like restaurant and service area. Sometimes, Columns will hide my view, which created sense of security and not allow me to see through all the things around here. There were some impressive marble statues standing at the entrance of canteens or lifts, enhancing the sense of art and humanity. Walk up to the second floor, there was a European style buffet restaurant. The rooms and suites in The Peninsula are furnished to the very highest standards of luxury, blending classical European elegance with subtle oriental influences.

roof of lobby

            
         This trip to Peninsula is quite wonderful.