Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Kevin Wang,the lakeside CGDG Lop Nur Village Visitor Centerlocated in the scenic Lop Nur Village,Korla City, Xinjiang. The visitor centerintegrates a visitor services hub and a restaurant, enhancing the experience for travellers exploring the region’s cultural and natural heritage.

这个小尺度的游客中心坐落于独特场地，周围环绕东沙山沙丘，北侧毗邻塔里木河与沙漠湿地，拥有壮阔的自然美景与浓郁的地域生态特色，同时需应对极端温差与强烈日照的气候挑战。

Itis surrounded by the dunes of Dongsha Mountain and bordered to the north by the Tarim River and desert wetlands. The location offers breathtaking natural sceneryand rich ecological features, while also presenting climatic challenges such as extreme temperature variations and intense sunlight.

建筑融入环境

Integrating architecture into the nature

设计草图

Design Sketch

建筑以“湖水边的寨子，沙丘下的阴凉”为设计理念，为游客提供一个遮阳、休憩、用餐的舒适场所，同时融入当地自然与文化特色，成为罗布人村寨景区的有机延续。

Inspired by the concept of ‘a lakeside village, shade beneath the dunes’, the architecture offers visitors a comfortable space for shelter, rest, and dining. It seamlessly integrates local natural and cultural elements, serving as an extension of the Lop Nur Village scenic area.

面临如何让建筑与东沙山沙丘、塔里木河及湿地的自然景观融为一体的问题，建筑采用独栋布局形式，使体量与广袤的自然环境相协调，减少人工建筑对自然环境的压迫感。游客通过塔里木河桥梁进入场地，沿景观步道步行至滨湖区域。原有的景观构筑物将被清理，确保游客中心拥有无遮挡的湖景视野。湖水与沙漠形成鲜明对比，为游客中心赋予如“沙漠绿洲”般的独特场域感。

To harmonise the architecture with the surrounding landscape, the design adopts a standalone layout that blends with the vast natural environment, minimising the visual impact of built structures. Visitors enter the site via a bridge over the Tarim River and follow a landscaped pathway to the lakeside area. Existing landscape structures will be cleared to ensure unobstructed lake views from the center. The striking contrast between the lake and desert creates a unique sense of place – like a ‘desert oasis’ at the heart of the visitor experience.

屋顶挑檐

Featured rooftop

屋顶设计采用多个不同坡度，室内吊顶与屋顶坡度一致。挑檐吊顶通过重新找坡和多折面设计，成功解决了双曲面建造问题，使屋顶檐口更显轻薄灵动。为应对当地炎热气候，建筑抬高地坪，呈现漂浮感。大尺度挑檐不仅为建筑提供了有效的节能效果，还为游客在干燥炎热的气候中提供了充足的遮阳空间，成为一处阴凉舒适的庇护所。

The roof design features multiple slopes, with the interior ceiling following the same gradient. Through re-angled and multi-faceted eaves, the design successfully resolves the challenge of constructing double-curved surfaces, resulting in a lighter and more dynamic roofline. To address the region’s hot climate, the building is elevated to create a floating effect. The large overhanging eaves not only enhance energy efficiency but also provide generous shaded areas, offering visitors a cool and comfortable retreat in the dry heat.

屋顶结构

Rooftop structure

屋顶造型与沙漠湿地及周围沙丘自然融合

The roof form blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape

屋顶造型与沙漠湿地及周围沙丘自然融合

The roof form blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape

Drawing inspiration from the environment and traditional dwellings of Lop Nur Village, the building’s façade features earthy tones that harmonise with the surroundings while offering a distinct regional identity.

在材料选择上，仿木铝板呈现自然木质感，同时具备耐候性和低维护成本；玻璃用于优化采光和景观视野，拉近建筑与自然的联系；类夯土模块呼应当地传统建筑，提升了整体质感与文化氛围。

Material choices reflect both aesthetics and practicality-wood-textured aluminium panels evoke a natural feel while ensuring durability and low maintenance; glass enhances daylight and scenic views, strengthening the connection between architecture and nature; and rammed-earth-style modules echo local vernacular architecture, enriching the overall texture and cultural ambience.

通过提取周边自然环境的元素，实现了文化与功能性的平衡，并与沙漠湿地及周围沙丘自然融合。

By incorporating elements from the surrounding landscape, the design achieves a balance between culture and functionality, blending seamlessly with the desert wetlands and nearby dunes.

对本地建筑形态、文化与气候的呼应

In response to local architectural form, culture and weather

“希望在沙山脚下的绿洲湖泊边，这一游客中心成为罗布人村寨小屋的延续。”王烨冰说，“它不仅是一座功能性建筑，更是一处文化与自然交融的场所，游客在这里能够与壮丽的自然景观对话，感受地域文化的深厚底蕴，体验人与自然和谐共生的独特魅力。”

‘The visitor center is designed to serve as a natural extension of the Lop Nur Village dwellings,’ Kevin shares. ‘It is more than a functional building – it is a place where culture and nature converge. Visitors can engage with the majestic landscape, experience the richness of regional heritage, and appreciate the unique harmony between humanity and nature.’

位置：中国新疆

设计建筑师：Aedas

业主：新疆华美胜地旅游有限公司

建筑面积：1,600平方米

竣工年份：进行中

Aedas主要设计人：王烨冰，全球设计董事

Location: Xinjiang, China

Client: Xinjiang Beautiful China Resort

Design and Project Architect: Aedas

Gross Floor Area: 1,600sq m

Year of Completion: Ongoing

Design Director: Kevin Wang, Global Design Principal