Zhangjiajie Viewing Platform, Hunan Province, Architect, Pedestrian Structure, Images
Zhangjiajie Viewing Platform in China
Visitors Attraction in China – design by Martin Duplantier Architectes
13 Dec 2016
Zhangjiajie Viewing Platform
Design: Martin Duplantier Architectes
Location: Zhangjiajie Shi, China
Zhangjiajie Viewing Platform

The landscape is baroque. Unique. Breathtaking. It is world heritage site. The mountains rise like nimble fingers towards the sky. The vegetation, against all odds, has managed to grow on this invincible rock. Faced with this topographical spectacle, all are left astounded.

The competition involved a new route on the western part of Zhiangjiajie, including bridges and pavilions. The concept developed is that of illusionist development. Stealthy. Geometric. Contrasting with a complex landscape, the footbridges are of pure geometric shapes, which seem to have been placed delicately on the carved relief of the site.
They are the opportunity, each in its own respect, to create a physical relationship with this rock face. The illusion of a mirror for the one, the fear of the void for the next, and lastly the setting in abyss for the final. The common material is reflective stainless steel for structure and black stone for flooring. The latter reflects the landscape when covered with water.
Consisting of the same materials, the pavilions develop on three separate levels. Upstairs, a terrace-panorama directly accessible from the path. Underne...