# Angular Desert Campsites 3andwich Design Builds Facilities for a Desert Campsite in China By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-campsite References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/23/3andwich-design-desert-camp-centre-rusted-steel/) & [3andwichdesign](https://www.3andwichdesign.com/) Chinese studio [3andwich Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-insight-cave-space) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3to1-pavilion) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Nestled Tent Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-studio.md) - [Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-cosmico-project.md) - [Cave-Style Coastal Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-insight-cave-space.md) - [Bedouin Tent-Inspired Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw2.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Desert Guesthouse Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-x-studio-ko.md) - [Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion.md) - [Desert Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-ain-museum.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md)