Guangyang Island International Conference Center adopts the core philosophy of “Restoration through Construction”. The building is embedded into the damaged quarry pit, integrating ecological restoration with green design to create a low-energy-consumption, highly adaptive eco-friendly summit venue.
01 Ecological Restoration and Terrain Adaptation
Taking advantage of the height differences within the quarry, the strategies of “building as infill, landscape as platform, and water system as drainage” are applied. The laterite cliffs and massive rocks are preserved, allowing the building to be recessed and hidden among the cliffs. The three-dimensional layout reduces earth excavation to the minimum, maximizes the retention of the original landscape, and revitalizes the degraded environment.
02 Passive Design and Climate Adaptation
Based on the local climate of Chongqing, wind environment and daylighting simulations are used to optimize the architectural layout. Ventilation corridors, open courtyards, patios and skylights are introduced to enhance natural ventilation and daylighting, thereby reducing mechanical energy consumption. Ecological roofs and earth-covered forms improve thermal insulation, achieving natural cooling in summer and warmth in winter.
03 Green Technologies and Resource Circulation
Measures such as ecological roofs, rainwater harvesting, and landscape reuse of crushed stones are adopted. Construction waste is integrated into the landscape to reduce resource consumption. Compact functional zoning and three-dimensional transportation improve spatial efficiency and promote healthy behavioral patterns.
04 Life-Cycle Low-Carbon Objectives
The building height is controlled below the surrounding mountains, with a modest form that blends into nature. The complex integrates diverse functions including international conferences and summit meetings, adapting to various operation scenarios and avoiding idleness and waste. Ultimately, a balanced and symbiotic relationship between ecological protection and functional completeness is achieved.