Location: Changdu, China.
Architect: ARCH-HERMIT.
The project is located in Basu, Changdu, Tibet, and is situated on the edge of a cliff between the 72-turnings and the Nujiang Gorge. The viewing platform is designed to bring the risk of the 72-turnings into full play, to challenge oneself, and to build a benchmark for the tourism experience in Plateau areas. The main platform contains a reception centre, exhibition hall, cliff restaurant, supermarket, toilet, and other functions. The project contains a river-crossing zip line, cliff swing, cliff sightseeing Lift, Suspension Bridges, river-crossing glass suspension bridge, plank road, and other sightseeing and recreational facilities so that the project has more participation and interaction. The main structural form of the project is a steel truss structure system and a steel frame structure system.
The shape design is concise and neat. The weathering steel is not only a response to the colour of Tibetan culture but also stands out from the surrounding environment. Through the combination of the weathering steel plate and glass curtain wall, the project forms more material changes and provides a wonderful display platform of the rough surrounding landscape. The project is designed to reflect the rapid development of the construction industry, the expansion of life and entertainment, and the inheritance and continuation of regional culture in Tibet. The project is located in a dangerous area known as “Nujiang（Salween River） 72-turnings” or “72-turnings of sky road”. The viewing platform is cantilevered 27 meters outward and the ground is covered with transparent glass. The self-driving crowd passing through this area can experience the magnificent wildness of Nujiang Canyon. The project is designed to seek danger in danger and challenge oneself. The project is a benchmark for tourism experience in Plateau areas. The project is designed to provide more participation and interaction through the inclusion of various sightseeing and recreational facilities.
Photo credit: ARCH-HERMIT.