The Chongqing Greenland Clubhouse designed by the Shanghai based practice of Pure Design was built to function as a sales and corporate space for a real estate company. Built on the side of a mountain, the structure follows the natural slope with a box like transparent base on the lower level and a magnificent origami like structured roof on the upper level.
The zinc clad peaked roof is a direct reference to the surroundings. According to the architect, the grey metallic color mirrors the solid architectural mass of the city and the soaring peaks of the roof echoes the shapes of the nearby mountains. Vast expanses of glass allow the visitors spectacular views of the cityscape and the river Jialing. The entire project design is referred to as bringing to mind a boat in full sail and from the river view, the building appears to be a jewelry box filled with glittering diamonds.
