Wuhu Ski Resort

• Interior Architects

Wuhu Ski Resort

Symbiotic Wings in the Snowscape

Wuhu , China

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View from Distance

With the hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics, winter sports have surged in popularity across China. MARS Studio was commissioned to create a ski resort in Wuhu, Anhui, offering visitors a unique snow and ice-themed tourism and entertainment experience.

Iconic Angular Shape

According to Rudolf Arnheim’s Gestalt psychology aesthetics theory, architectural forms can generate tension in visual perception. In this project, we treat space as a "gestalt" structure, using architectural morphology to create perceptual tension, thus imbuing the space with kinetic appeal.

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Form Resembles Outstretched Wings

By redefining the site’s horizon and skyline, we forge a permeable boundary and an ethereal landmark. The architecture unfolds through diverse visual perspectives from every vantage point, mediating a spatial dialogue between people and perceptual experience.

The two buildings are connected by a link bridge

Landscape permeation enhances the building's symbiotic relationship with the site. The architectural design interweaves with the master plan, achieving organic spatial synergy. By integrating the aquatic network of the base, the project cultivates holistic coherence in its overall form and character.

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The Connections of the Architecture and Nature

The ski resort comprises two distinct structures connected by an aerial skybridge, achieving a uniquely elegant form. Its soaring aerodynamic curves not only visually express the indoor flowlines and functions of winter sports, but also evoke unfolding wings—symbolizing the pursuit of freedom and velocity inherent to snow and ice athletics.

Aerial view of the building

This wandering, immersive spatial experience not only diversifies visitor engagement but prolongs their lingering presence. The architecture stands as a crystalline peak amidst snow-capped mountains, seamlessly integrated into the environment. Through swirling, interwoven forms, it whispers the future of the snowfield.