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Stone River Terminals

This Boating Rest Stop Allows Sailers to Stay Overnight in Bad Weather

— October 21, 2015 — Art & Design
The idea of a river terminal may be foreign to many, but those traveling near the Yaluntzangpu River realize its importance. This river terminal sits at the edge of the water with beautiful views of surrounding mountains. The terminal is situated right before travellers enter the Namchabawa Snow Mountain and is a useful rest stop for both locals and tourists.

The open-concept and minimalist interior house the bare essentials, like tables, chairs and washrooms. Its design follows a theme of local materials. Door frames, ceilings and floors are all made from locally sourced timber. The entire interior however is fully furnished using locally found rock and stone, making a stunning feature wall running the length of the river terminal. The building's construction follows the topography of the land, and from a distance, blends in perfectly with its surroundings.
Trend Themes
1. River Tourism - Boating rest stops that offer unique amenities and local designs provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tourism industry.
2. Minimalist Design - Open-concept minimalist designs that incorporate locally sourced materials create a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture and interior design industries.
3. Sustainable Construction - Constructing buildings that follow the topography of the land and use locally sourced materials creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction industry to minimize waste and carbon footprint.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - River terminals that provide amenities and unique local designs have the potential to attract more tourists and boost the growth of the tourism industry.
2. Architecture - Incorporating local materials and topography in minimalist designs creates an opportunity for the architecture industry to innovate and showcase regional culture and identity.
3. Construction - Using sustainable construction methods and locally sourced materials can reduce waste and carbon footprint, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction industry.
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