A unique ecological resource for an otherwise densely-populated urban region, the Xiasha district is a rural, coastal setting outside of Shenzhen. FCHA‘s second prize winning proposal for the masterplan project of Xiasha Wander Bay seeks to strike a balance between the preservation of the site’s pristine ecology and the needs of a four-season tourist town. More images and architects’ description after the break.
With its wild, natural beauty nestled between mountain and sea, the district has the potential to become a prime tourist destination for the entire Pearl River Delta if it can overcome several challenges inherent to its location: a lack of efficient transport links, land that is too limited to accommodate large, high-rise hotels, and few facilities capable of providing year-round attractions
