Chinese studio CLOU Architects referenced traditional straw-roofed houses when designing the gridded wooden canopy that tops this agricultural education centre on Hainan Island.
Sanya Farm Lab is a 4,000-square-metre exhibition space located in the Nanfan High Tech District of Sanya ? a popular travel destination on the island off China's south coast.
The facility was designed by CLOU Architects for a local real estate developer and features on the shortlist for the business building category of Dezeen Awards 2021.
CLOU Architects has created an agricultural education centre on Hainan Island
The Nanfan District is a hub of scientific research in tropical agriculture that explores issues relating to climate change, land and water scarcity, food production and tourism. The Sanya Farm Lab facility provides a space to demonstrate ecological research in action, highlighting both the educational and lifestyle aspects of agricultural science.
It is enclosed by a gridded wooden canopy
"The design of Farm Lab aims to integrate the elements of climate and ecological technology of the site for green, sustainable, and multifunctional usage," explained CLOU Architects in a project description.
Alongside spaces for hosting exhibitions and events, the community centre contains areas that can adapt to accommodate farm-to-table dining experiences, as well as co-working offices for researchers and start-up companies.
The design references traditional straw-roofed houses
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