Tianmen Mountain Restaurant is designed by Liu Chongxiao, and located on riverside opposite the Peach Blossom island, this triangulated glass and steel restaurant located in a fantastic sight point in Tianmen Mountain scenic of Guilin in southern China. The Tianmen Mountain Restaurant is constructed from triangular panels of alternating timber and glass strips that allows diners a view of the surrounding landscape, the restaurant was oriented not just as a building but a special viewfinder for its visitors.
Courtesy of Liu Chongxiao
The concept is to create unique experience through combine the natural Environment with the man-made boundary surface. To respond the change of Water levels, the building is raised off the ground on steel feet, which also gives access to the river via an external staircase. The 627-square-meters interior space contains repast space, kitchen and toilet.
Courtesy of Liu Chongxiao
Project info :
Area: 627 m²
Year: 2011
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