The design for the main GREEN HOUSE and Horticultural Centre to host the Grape Exhibition in 2014 will express the values of authenticity and renewed identity of Yanqing County. This will be achieved conjugating very modern high standard technology aspects with the ones from the local tradition. The Green House develops along five sections corresponding to the five continents from which grapes are coming.
The design considers the appropriate integration of modern bioclimatic and energy saving systems. The “tasting” hub of the project is represented by the DISPLAY WINERY building on the central axis. The group of building includes a RESTAURANT with terraces facing the waters, a HOTEL with few rooms, a WINERY to show the process of wine making and a MARKET where to buy local products.
A key aspect of a vibrant wine district is to suggest the idea that wine becomes a part of the local cultural background and history. This can only be achieved by involving the local communities of farmers. The design proposal extends the project to three villages facing the area making them become part of the park. Inside the villages some typical old abandoned houses will be restored and turned into a COURTYARD HOTEL for city visitors in search of a true countryside taste and experience. The proposal of a Hotel with few rooms widespread into the villages aims to improve this image of authentic cultural identity and to become an important territorial source of economic activity and vitality.