This interesting project by Beijing-based architects MAD is located in Sanya, China. The 393,825 sqm Phoenix Island project is a man-made in-filled island in Sanya harbor. The landmark will be the highest hotel in the region of Hainan.

In February of 2007, MAD office won a contract to design a large part of Sanya’s Phoenix Island.

The project includes six luxury apartment buildings, a five-star hotel, conference center and a signature seven-star hotel. It also includes domestic and international ferry terminals.

The area was the starting point of the China homestretch of the 2008 Olympic Games Torch Running.

The Phoenix Island project is currently under construction.