AOE’s proposed Deep Sea Museum and Sports Center in Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City.
The competition entry is a cutting-edge project that combines sustainable design, immersive experiences, and public access. The building design features a stepped, wave-shaped roof that doubles as a civil park with lush greenery.
This green roof provides an attractive public space for visitors to enjoy while also helping to mitigate the urban heat island effect, reducing energy consumption, and improving air quality.
To promote natural ventilation in the tropical climate of Sanya Yazhou Bay, the building incorporates large openings, operable windows, and louvers that can be adjusted according to the weather conditions.
The sun-shading roof terrace further mitigates solar heat gain while providing outdoor spaces for visitors to relax. The facility is open to civilians and offer access to a range of activities such as swimming, diving, surfing, kayaking, and more.
Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the ocean from the viewing platform on the roof terrace. A dynamic retail and leisure street will link the different programs within the complex.
This street will serve as a vibrant social hub where visitors can shop, dine or relax after their activities. The retail area will be designed with a modern aesthetic that reflects the oceanic theme of the building.
The Deep Sea Museum and Sports Center will be located on two plots linked by roof terraces. The museum will showcase exhibits on marine life and ocean exploration while utilizing cutting-edge technology that allows visitors to experience the depths of the ocean.
The sports center will provide state-of-the-art facilities for water-based activities such as swimming pools with adjustable depth for diving training or water polo matches; diving pools with springboards or platforms; surfing pools with artificial waves; kayaking area; beach volleyball court; and more.
The sports center is designed to cater to both professional athletes and recreational visitors. AOE’s proposed Deep Sea Museum and Sports Center in Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City competition entry sets a new standard for sustainable building design in China.
It offers an immersive experience for visitors while promoting environmental conservation efforts through education. With its dynamic retail street connecting different programs within the complex, it provides a vibrant social hub where visitors can shop, dine or relax after their activities.
This project has the potential to become one of China’s most iconic landmarks while providing sustainable tourism opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Source by AOE.
- Location: Sanya, Hainan, China
- Architect: AOE
- Chief architect: Wen Qun
- Project Manager: Li Xiangting
- Design Team: Haixiao, Li Shaowang, Fan Ruixue
- Building Area: 104,000m2
- Completion Year: 2023
- Images: Courtesy of AOE
