Large steps and open-air terraces wind around the curvaceous Yunhai Forest Service Station in Shenzhen, which was designed by Chinese architecture firm Line+ Studio.
Situated on Maluan Mountain, the centre by Line+ Studio was wrapped by glass openings ? "maximizing transparency" to offer expansive views of the landscape, nearby seaport and Shenzhen city.
The centre by Line+ Studio sits atop a mountain in Shenzhen
"The unique site of the station sets the stage for a truly unique atmosphere in the design," the studio said.
"The design brief emphasized functionality and identity, with the goal of creating a popular spot for citizens that would contribute to the development of the Banshan park." Open-air terraces and large steps wrap around the structure
The project's structure, built from ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), is defined by multilevel platforms, with movement around the building provided by a Z-shaped path that gently ascends between three floors.
Designed to serve as a "citizen check-in point", the 1,390-metre-square centre hosts ground floor restrooms easily accessed by visitors, subsequently followed by a cafe, meeting and reception rooms, and bookshop on the upper floors.

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Shifting between indoor and outdoor space, the interiors are enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass opening...