The Waterhouse hotel in the Shiliupu dockyard district of Shanghai challenges the conventional boutique hotels that a particular demographic may have grown accustomed to in China. Architect firm Neri and Hu, embraces the property’s history by restoring the 1930’s cement building while introducing new materials that complement the overall aesthetic. Decay meets modernism in the 19-room hotel. While many hotels’ grandeur are on display in their lobbies The Waterhouse’s lobby is a juxtaposition of modest clean lines contrasted by rugged materials. The design also plays with spacial perception mixing internal and external spaces. Glimpses of the interior can be seen from the outside while floor to ceiling windows offer magnificent views of the Pudong skyline. Visit their website to see more photos. (via Stylepark)