Xiling Ski Resort, China : Architecture Information

Xiling Cable-Car station - Sutherland Hussey Architects The Lower Cable-Car station En-route to the ski slope the lower cable-car station sits at the foot of the mountain and at the edge of the river floodplain. A significant new building is proposed here. It would mark a break point in the journey up and down the slopes, with a change in transport from car to cable-car or shuttle bus. The Ski Slope The Ski Slope is located 8km from Xiling and is reached either directly by cable car or via a road, which winds its way up the mountain. It is a beautiful and dramatic site, nestled into the mountain side amidst the extraordinary flora and fauna of the region and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. We would envisage a radical review of this site with the following aims: To create a sense of arrival with a new public space enjoying panoramic views of the mountains where people can sit out and enjoy a meal and a drink in a sheltered environment. To create world class destination – a five star hotel with spa and restaurant facilities, where the visitor can wake up to the rising sun. To create chalets / retreats embedded in the natural landscape for the ultimate retreat from the city. To rationalise the facilities so that ski-hire is a minimum distance from the cable-car and hotel facilities. To re-consider car parking by redesigning it to minimise its impact on the landscape. To return much of the developed land back to being part of the natural landscape by promoting a compact design where the built environment has a powerful and intimate relationship with nature. To create an iconic image for the hillside – a concept for its identity which will enhance the natural beauty of the mountainside in the same way that a Tibetan monastery, a Scottish Castle or an Alpine village does. Previous images in late 2008 of the Xiling Cable Car station: Xiling Buildings & Masterplan images / information from Sutherland Hussey Architects Ed. Declaration of interest - I worked as an architect on the Gateway and Ski Resort for Sutherland Hussey Architects Xiling Ski Resort - other buildings Chinese projects by the Xiling Buildings architects Chengdu Museum building Yingxiu Memorial Museum