Haitang River Ecological Park Exhibition Hall

"Haitang Pavilion" – The first waystation of the Haitang River Ecological Park.

Sea breeze gently brushes the city, sunlight sprinkles over the park.

Nowadays the term ‘waystation ‘has often been used to refer to rest spots in parks. These buildings can serve multiple functions such as hosting coffee stands, providing resting areas, showcasing exhibitions as well as well as cultural activities. Haitang Pavilionis such a waystation. Being the debut public building constructed by China Resources in the 13-kilometer-long Haitang River Ecological Park in Sanya；located in Phase 1 of the Hainan Sanya Haitang River Ecological Park, it is built to serve as a bridge for understanding Sanya from four aspects: ecology, culture, vitality, and future. Together with the Haitang River Ecological Park, it narrates a newfangled relationship between the city's future urban lifestyle and ecological development.

naturally tranquil space,

meticulously crafted art piece

"Haitang Pavilion”  is an introduction card that Sanya Haitang River presents to the world. We hope that the building will not only become a meticulously crafted 'artwork' exteriorly, but also enveloping a naturally relaxing atmosphere on its inside. The site is higher in the southeast sloping down towards northwest, with a 180° panoramic view with the Haitang River, offering abundant landscape resources. We aim to embrace the existing sloping condition and utilize the height difference to create meandering paths and varied sightlines, seamlessly dissolves the building into the environment. The journey from site to internal spaces occurs naturally and effortlessly."

three key components of the pavilion

The building dances, like a tapestry unfurled by sea breeze

Delicate roof, seemingly aloft, hovering above the ground.

The design of "Haitang Pavilion” draws inspiration from the billowing tapestry unfurled by the sea breeze; a corner of which was gently lifted at the entrance, gracious inviting the visitors. Towards the riverbank, the eaves gracefully extend, granting the picturesque Haitang River afar.The roof’s wing tips rest upon the grassy slope, sheltering the both footpaths from weather. The central courtyard is formed by embracing the rich landscaping and terrain variation offered by the site.

The curtain wall is predominantly composed of glass ribs that are highly transparent, allowing the building to be integrated into the terrain and blend into its surroundings. The roof becomes the third element harmonizing the architecture and the landscape, resembling a tapestry billowed by the sea breeze, floats in mid-air, embraces the surrounding with its dynamic curvature."

The courtyard takes on a form, reminiscent of begonia petals drifting through the air.

The spiritual courtyard of scene transitions

A meandering pathway connects the park entrance to the building. The courtyard serves as a prologue to the exhibition hall, hidden at the end of said pathway. The park and the exhibition hall offer contrasting atmospheres, where one transitions from a dynamic and serene ambiance to absolute tranquility. People stroll from the open park scene into the serene enveloped courtyard adorned with begonia petals. Inner peace takes over; time slows down as they stand in the courtyard, gazing at the sky, and experiencing the ever-changing natural

Flowing exhibition Space

Followed a brief pause in the courtyard, people enter the flowing and transparent exhibition space underneath the roof. The entire exhibition hall seems to be carved out from the ground. Visitors enter the reception platform on the ground floor and descend along the ramp embedded . The space gradually becomes lofty and expansive, revealing glimpses of the Haitang River's beauty.

However, before the view fully opens up, they are guided to a secluded immersive exhibition hall hidden beneath. After which they ascend along the rammed earth walls, bathed in natural light, re-enter the main exhibition space, which suddenly becomes bright and spacious. The interior merges with the external park through the curtain wall.

The park building serves as both a venue for activities and a container that captures nature.

The "Haitang Pavilion” seeks to capture and magnify natural elements, allowing people to experience the gentle sea breeze brushing the ground and the passing clouds over the roof.

Project Information

Project Name: Haitang River Ecological Park Exhibition Hall

Client: China Resources Group

Total Floor Area: 899 square meters

Project Type: Cultural Exhibition Hall

Lead Designers: Wang Zhe, Tian Xin

Construction Drawing Lead: Lü Zhilin

Design Team: Shang Zijing, Li Tailai,Zhang Yuqi,

施工绘图组：刘福洁、吕凯、宗振宇、高玉嘉、王凯明、杨鹤林、梁春雷、杨颖、刘嘉

室内设计：WATERFROM Design

景观设计：AECOM

设计时间：2022.08~2023.02

摄影师：金伟琦，吴建全

视频制作：Archi-Translator摄影