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Danxia World Heritage Gateway
PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Small Architecture
Firm LocationGuiyang, China
CompanyWest-line Studio
Lead ArchitectHaobo Wei，Jingsong Xie
The visitor center welcomes to the Danxia World Natural Heritage Site in Chishui region, a popular tourist attraction characterized by a unique red rock landform. The buildings’ design is sensitive to the characteristics of the landscape and the use of the local Danxia red stone makes it completely embedded into the surroundings. The project aims to abstract the characteristic features of the site: the forest is symbolized by a dense assembly of stone pillars, water is brought in the project by a rainwater collection system while a light capture system creates a ritual space.