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Located at the Chengdu National Giant Panda Research Base, the Panda Pavilions take form in the primitive geometry of a circle.
Nestling in the wilderness, these biophilic houses embrace their natural surroundings – integrating themselves with the topography of the national park.
“The design of the Panda Pavilions is a convergence of landscape, architecture, and land art. While the project provides a pedestrian friendly navigation experience for visitors – it prioritizes an animal-friendly environment to minimize the alienation of ecology” says Ping Jiang, Design Principal EID Architecture.
Inspired by the natural landscape of Chengdu’s prairies, these pavilions are intended as a fusion of architecture and landscape and are designed to create an immersive experience of exploration and discovery for the visitors.
Its conceptual, minimalistic facades skillfully feature pressure-treated cedar wood panels and cast-in-place concrete walls.
Additionally – the buildings are further equipped with water nozzles around the pavilions to create a fine mist for panda friendly temperature and humidity.
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