Modernity Meets Ming Dynasty Heritage in This Ancient Canal Town

Wanderlust
Written By Katherine Ring

Within the canals of Dangkou Ancient Town, Hotel Wuxi MGallery reinterprets a 500-year scholarly legacy. Designers WATG and Wimberly Interiors have deftly navigated heritage constraints to deliver a modern canal-side architectural intervention

Katherine Ring

Based in Singapore, Katherine Ring is the commissioning editor of Design Anthology. An accomplished writer and book editor, she is passionate about design, culture and travel in the Asia-Pacific region.

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