Emperor's Gate II: Architectural Details

This is the second and last section on Emperor's Gate. Previously, we've discussed about the deep connection between Baroque architecture and theme park on an ideological level. Now, let's take a closer look at the design of Emperor's Gate in detail and how the various details were inspired.

Attraction ConceptKelvin Choi31 March 2017Color Palette, Cornwall Gardens, Emperor's Gate, Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Facade, Ornamentation, Skyline, Thomas Cundy III, Violet, Walnut Comment

Emperor's Gate I: Theme Park & Baroque

Emperor's Gate is a facade concept for a mansion-type attraction at a theme park. This concept primarily explores the deep connection between baroque-style architecture and themepark place making, and ultimately how attraction architecture can create drama, anticipation and illusion.

Attraction ConceptKelvin Choi2 March 2017Architectural Style, Baroque, Chateau, Drama, Emperor's Gate, Facade, Haunted Mansion, Illusion, Mansion, Mystic Manor, Neo-Classical, Phantom Manor, Schloss, Second Empire, Victorian Comment