Qingdao International Tourist City

Qingdao International Tourist City in China was inspired by the ocean that the tourist destination was to sit upon. FORREC designed a master plan and concept that imitated the undulation of waves and celebrated the high rocky peninsula which offered exciting views back to the City and the beaches.

Celebrating architecture as an art form, the design included a dramatic sculptural canopy sheltering world-class amenities. The design intent was to create a tourism city with perpetual energy – it would be a city full of culture, filled with vitality. A vibrant mix of branded entertainment, including duty-free shopping, RDE street, cultural centre, performance stage, luxury and family hotels, SOHO offices and residential area, would be enhanced by an exhibition centre, performance theatre and artists’ village.