OCT Group commissions Chinese design studio Change Architects to create the new Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre. It is made with inspiration drawn from the looks of the mountains in the Anhui province. The center is a community hub at the heart and it also functions as a restaurant for the Bantung Hot Spring Town resort.
The look of the new center is influenced by mountains and wormholes, which results in a unique concealed look that boasts sloped structures. Change Architects explains that "The logic of the architectural concept derived from the idea of natural elements." The landscape is made from a steel frame and rests along a small lake and path with captivating viewing points and walkways.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Hidden Cultural Centers
- Opportunity for architects and developers to incorporate natural and cultural elements that blend with the landscape and community.
- Concealed Design
- Opportunity for the creation of unique structures that harmonize with natural elements while also serving as functional spaces for individuals and communities.
- Natural-inspired Architecture
- Opportunity to create sustainable architecture that is inspired and informed by natural structures and environments.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Opportunity for resorts and hotels to create unique, hidden, and culturally-inspired spaces that attract and retain guests.
- Real Estate
- Opportunity for developers to create environmentally and culturally sustainable buildings that add value to communities and attract buyers.
- Architecture and Design
- Opportunity to use nature-inspired designs to create unique and practical spaces that reflect community needs and desires.
