We propose to turn the Chongqing Circus City in to a public park on the Yantze River. An urban oasis for the emerging city on the mountain by the river.

Rather than replacing the existing landscape with a new circus building we propose to turn the natural topography into a circus landscape.

We propose a new form of architecture native to the natural features of the Bayu region, harmoniously integrated in the natural topography of the steep slopes of the river banks. An artificial landscape rather than a manmade object.
We propose an architecture that combines a rigorous functional layout with a poetic natural aesthetic. On the inside a functional spine of spaces for backstage, animals, rehearsal, production and accommodation. On the outside a sensuous landscape of terraces, caves and canopies for the public visitors. A symbiosis of visual and practical aesthetics. (less info)