Located in Xiaying Town, Jizhou District, Tianjin, lies the Huanxiu Lake Science Popularization and Education Center. There has been a steady decline in inhabitants and the quality of public services in Xiaying Town throughout the years.

Despite being a hub between the two major cities of Beijing and Tianjin, its progress has lagged. The ancient villages at the crossroads of Tianjin and Beijing have benefited from fresh possibilities for growth because of Jizhou District’s efforts in the past few years to integrate the emerging urban planning of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.
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In 2020, the government funded the building of the Huanxiu Lake National Wetland Park in coordination with local tourism initiatives to protect aquatic ecosystems, efficiently use marsh resources, educate the public about wetlands, and conduct groundbreaking studies in the field. The studio was asked to develop a science curriculum and exhibition structure for the proposed Huanxiu Lake Wetland Park as part of a collaborative effort between regional tourism planning and the studio. © GaoHan
Huanxiu Lake Science Popularization and Education Center’s Concept
The wetland science area is located east of the structure, while the western section of the building is adjacent to the wetland plank road landscape. The form is friendlier, and the design adheres to the landscape’s island plan by incorporating the red line of the designated oval plot. The Huanxiu Lake Science Center’...