Chinese studio 3andwich Design embarked on a project to conceptualize new facilities for a desert campsite in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Recently, the project was completed.
Two brand new structures adorn the sandy landscape. The Lishui-based studio drew inspiration from desert history and myths. One of the buildings is described as "a half-buried jewelry box" and features a weather steel shell that subtly blends with the environment. The other building features a stack of white cubic forms, adding a geometric curiosity to the project. 3andwich Design also included a "matching canopy structure" nearby. The new additions to the desert campsite include catering facilities, storage, a multifunctional hall, and—of course—the outdoor stage which is 'housed' by the canopy structure.
The project was embarked on in response to the recent desert tourism boom.
Image Credit: Jin Weiqi
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Desert Tourism
- The recent desert tourism boom presents an opportunity for the development of innovative facilities and structures that blend with the environment.
- Weather Steel
- The use of weather steel shell in building design presents an opportunity for a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing solution in desert environments.
- Geometric Architecture
- The use of geometric forms and shapes in building design presents an opportunity for unique and visually appealing structures in desert landscapes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The boom in desert tourism presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop new facilities and experiences for travelers.
- Architecture and Design
- The use of weather steel and geometric forms presents an opportunity for architects to design sustainable and visually impactful structures that blend with the desert environment.
- Construction and Materials
- The innovation of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, such as weather steel, for construction in desert environments presents a disruptive opportunity for the construction and materials industries.
