Visitor center embedded in extinct volcanic landscape

Visitor center embedded in extinct volcanic landscape

Expansive windows bring natural light deep into the interior spaces

A visitor center built within an extinct volcanic formation has been completed by architectural firm PLAT ASIA. Located in the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort of Inner Mongolia, China, the 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.

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Category: Architecture, Technology

Tags: sustainable design, Museum, volcano