CP: How This Abandoned Mine Became a James Bond Lair You Can Actually Stay In | Blueprint

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Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Have you ever visited a unique hotel or a remarkable architectural structure? What made it stand out to you? Have you heard of any abandoned places being transformed into something new and exciting? How do you think engineers and architects come up with innovative ideas to design and build such structures?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Look at the featured image of the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Do you think it’s related to engineering, architecture, or something else?

Introduction:

Read the introduction to the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland and get an overview of the project. It’s a radical new hotel in Shanghai, built 90m below ground level in an abandoned flooded quarry. The goal is to create a landmark building that stands out in the city’s high-tech metropolis.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video associated with the activity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWb6SgWtLSY. As you watch the video, pause at the following points:

  1. When the video mentions the engineering challenges of building the hotel.
  2. When the video talks about the use of rock bolts and stabilization.
  3. When the video discusses the seismic design and earthquake protection.

At each pause point, reflect on or discuss the following questions:

  • What are some of the engineering challenges mentioned in the video, and how do you think they can be overcome?
  • How do rock bolts and stabilization contribute to the safety and structural integrity of the hotel?
  • What are some of the innovative solutions used in the seismic design and earthquake protection of the hotel?

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Output Requirements:

Ensure that you have completed all the tasks and reflected on the questions posed throughout the activity. Your output should demonstrate an understanding of the engineering challenges, innovative solutions, and unique features of the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland.