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This hotel ’ s bold shape is only one facet of the ingenuity of the building itself . As a hotel it faced the challenge of maximising limited available land while taking into account the need for natural light and ventilation for the 321 rooms ; including 40 suites , 37 villas and presidential suites . It succeeded . The shape of the building means that technical translators often use the simple English term “ The Horseshoe Hotel ” in research papers .

Conceived by Zaha Hadid Architects , the Galaxy Soho building is a unique space created by interlocking domes which meld within one another . Natural life is abundant throughout its levels , curves and atriums . It is a far cry from the traditional stuffy office .

48 October 2014