Hidden Underground And Viewing The Huge Sea. The Blue Perception Cave Area by Donghai No.1 Highway. The challenge is located alongside Donghai No.1 Highway in Xiapu, Ningde Metropolis, Fujian Province, and serves as an important aspect within the development of Ningde’s “Zero Carbon Island”. The unique website comprised a viewing platform and a car parking zone. Adjoining to the East China Sea, it boasts an enormous vista. Straight in entrance of the platform stands Bijia Mountain Island, rising majestically from the ocean, with quite a few reefs and sea caves lining the cliffs beneath. The ocean breeze, waves, islands, reefs, and sea caves collectively create a novel coastal surroundings.
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After discussing with the proprietor, a consensus on the design rules had been reached. As Chairman Zhou Wenling of Ningde Tourism Growth Group said, the constructing ought to embody three phrases: “precipitousness, concealment, and integration.” Precipitousness means going through the ocean however not exceeding it, whereas additionally giving folks a way of hazard and suspension. Concealment means hiding within the floor, like what grows within the floor, showing humbly, not disturbing the surroundings, and never making noise. Integration means mixing into the coastal panorama and native tradition.
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The design inspiration comes from the reefs and sea caves across the website. The constructing has an irregular form, and the non proper angled form reminds folks of the reefs across the website. The constructing adopts a soil masking kind, which minimizes the occupation of land to the best extent doable. The primary physique of the constructing is hidden underground, which not solely respects environmental components but additionally maintains a comparatively secure indoor temperature, decreasing the power consumption of cooling in summer time.
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The primary entrance of the constructing is situated on the west aspect of the roof, with a semi-circular form that extends from underground. From right here, folks can enter the inside of the constructing via the descending passage. The inside of the constructing consists of a number of interconnected “cave” areas. The architect drew inspiration from the encompassing sea eroded landforms and created an natural and dramatic area via mimicry.
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This place can host exhibitions, small gatherings, and supply catering providers. The Blue Perception Cave Area is a small cultural and tourism challenge, but additionally necessary for the area people. Firstly, the constructing gives a model new public area for vacationers coming to Donghai No.1 Highway, filling the remorse of the long-term lack of high-quality cultural area within the space. Secondly, the distinctive look and expertise of the constructing have grow to be a brand new cultural and tourism landmark within the space, taking part in function in attracting folks move.
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