TAO has built the 'Tide’s Echo Hall' as a cultural beacon on the edge of the Yellow Sea, celebrating the duality of ocean and forest.
Situated in Rongcheng, China, this new landmark by Trace Architecture Office serves as a spatial bridge between human activity and natural rhythms.
The project is designed to accommodate conferences, exhibitions, banquets, and dining, aiming to be a vibrant public forum integrated into the coastal landscape.
The Tide’s Echo Hall complex unfolds across three zones tailored to specific environmental contexts, offering various spatial experiences.
The architecture reflects the dual landscape with open sea views and sheltered woodlands, blending indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly.
The project features an undulating white roof, resembling a sail caught in motion, creating a balance between mass and movement with elegant tension.
The restaurant, nestled in the pine woods, offers a contrasting experience with red concrete walls blending into the forest's natural palette.
The food court introduces rhythm and variation with a zigzagging roofline and floor-to-ceiling glazing offering panoramic views of the ocean.
The interior architecture of the Tide’s Echo Hall amplifies the sense of movement and multiplicity, encouraging exploration and interaction.
The promenade linking forest and sea acts as a liminal space, dissolving boundaries between people and place to reflect the coastal identity of Rongcheng.