This project focuses on the conservation and sensitive renewal of a historically significant, traditional Kazakh wooden architecture complex in Qiongkushitai Village, Xinjiang. Located on the northern entrance of the ancient Wusun Trail, the village represents an authentic and well-preserved example of vernacular construction, featuring log walls, bark-on timber, and plant-covered roofs. The core challenge was to introduce necessary contemporary functions for tourism while meticulously preserving the site's profound historical authenticity, ecological integrity, and unique sense of place.

The intervention follows a principle of "minimal trace," treating the existing cultural and natural landscape as the primary design framework. Architecturally, the project retains the original wooden structural systems, traditional construction techniques, and the organic layout of the buildings. Renewal is achieved through subtle upgrades to interior details, the careful integration of local materials like retro bricks and textured coatings, and the thoughtful addition of partition walls to create distinct cabin experiences. The landscape strategy deliberately recedes, utilizing native plants, existing stone groupings, and wooden platforms that follow the natural terrain to delineate functional areas without competing with the wild, pastoral scenery.

The transformation's value is defined by its model of culturally-led, low-impact regeneration. It successfully transitions the village from a remote settlement into a contemplative travel destination without sacrificing its soul. By extending dwell time through comfortable, culturally-infused accommodations and multi-dimensional experiences, the project fosters a deeper connection between visitors and the site's heritage. It demonstrates how design can act as a gentle steward, enhancing functionality and accessibility while strengthening, rather than diminishing, the intrinsic historical and ecological value of a fragile cultural landscape.