SKI CENTERS & FACILITIES
12.000 SQM____HEMU, CHINA
BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH
How to create meaningful architecture in one of China’s most pristine alpine environments, a land where a unique building tradition Intertwines with natural wonders, forgotten mysteries and unexpected discoveries? How to define a genuine “mountain resort DNA” that would see the massive buildings fitting the local ambition to become one of the world’s largest ski resorts seamlessly integrate into the cultural and natural landscapes?
This project studies the local tradition of mountain log cabins to create an architecture that redistributes massive programs into clusters of interconnected pavilions that blend seamlessly into the magnificent landscapes that surround them. Contemporary building materials echo the traditional textures evolved through centuries of semi-nomadic lifestyle, while the iconic cantilevered roofs become striking, yet authentic highlights that define this resort’s unique DNA.
CREDITS: NDA
