Dubai inspires world’s tallest hotel for Switzerland
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Switzerland is set to boast the world’s tallest hotel, thanks to inspiration from Dubai.
Swiss entrepreneur Remo Stoffel along with US-based architect Morphosis, has unveiled the design of the structure to be situated in Vals, in the Swiss Alps, which is designed to reach a height of 381 metres.
Once completed in 2019, it will eclipse the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai, which currently holds the record at 355 metres tall.
According to Stoffel, who is chairman of Dubai-based Farnek, the inspiration for the hotel came from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid the Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
“Due to my involvement with Farnek, I travel to Dubai on a regular basis and I am always amazed at how quickly the city grows and what it has achieved,” he asserted.
“It is now home to the busiest airport in the world, tallest tower, tallest hotel, the largest shopping mall, largest man-made island, the list goes on.”
Stoffel cited people’s initial uncertainty over whether Sheikh Mohammed’s vision for Dubai would ever be realised.
“Undeterred, Dubai stuck steadfastly to its strategy and last year it welcomed around 12 million overnight visitors and is now planning to accommodate 20 million visitors by 2020,” he continued.
“That inspired me to realise my own vision, by forming 7132 Ltd, commissioning this stunning design, which will be built in my home town of Vals within four years.”
The new hotel and arrival is defined by three forms: a podium linking the building with neighboring structures; a cantilever containing a restaurant, café, spa, and bar – public amenities shared with the town; and a tower holding a sky bar, restaurant, and 107 guest rooms with panoramic views.
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