The event venue/lookout point is located on the northwest lava-stone coast of Hainan Island, China. It serves as a key attraction and a central gathering point to revitalize the seashore of a 400-year-old fishing village. Its abstract structure functions as a beacon, allowing visitors to experience the seashore environment in entirely new ways while offering maximum flexibility as an event space and elevated lookout point.
A swooshing ramp spirals around a cone, providing access to a viewing platform. The cone is clad with reclaimed lava stones from the ruins of fishermen's cottages that could not be preserved. Local stonemasons laid the stone in traditional curved patterns. The viewing platform is topped with lava stone and coral gravel, collected from the café's footprint before foundation work began.
The new structure serves as both a landmark and a viewing platform, becoming a hub for hotel guests and day tourists. It will provide a space for various activities, including outdoor events and pop-up stores, all while allowing guests to enjoy the stunning sea views.
