Patrons at each restaurant enjoy views of natural water vistas on one side and a private `water courtyard` on the other, integrated visually through the creation of an infinity pool-style water feature. This gives the architectural impression that the buildings are `floating` on water.
The designers drew inspiration from the geography of Chongqing, which sits at the convergence of the mighty Yangtze River and Jialing River, giving the city its nickname of being `connected by two rivers`. Palm Spring also features the unique interplay of crystal-like glass structure and an external white ceramic covering that interacts with the lake waters to give off a musical quality. The ever-changing reflections during the day give change to a dreamlike quality at night.
The Floating Islands by Palm Island by HASSELL
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