designboom.com·Apr 9, 2026
The Twin Pavilions in Xiangshan, Ningbo, China, designed by Atelier LuxNox and Found Projects, replace an underused viewing deck with two distinct Corten steel and concrete structures that reinterpret traditional gable-roof forms, creating dynamic, framed views of the sea and landscape.
The Twin Pavilions project in Xiangshan, Ningbo, showcases how architecture can integrate with its natural surroundings by using Corten steel to create facades that change in transparency and solidity with the light, enhancing the interaction between built and natural environments. This approach can inspire design professionals to explore how material choices and structural orientations can create dynamic and engaging spaces that respond to their settings.