Project Name: Wuhan Ski Resort

Location: Wuhan, China

Design Team: CLOU Architects

Building Area: 178,000 m²

Completion Year: 2024

Photographers: Arch Exist, Shrimp Studio

Lead Architect: Jan Clostermann

Landscape Design: Waterlily Design Studio

Client: Wuhan Urban Construction Group

Design Team Members: Jan Clostermann, Zhi Zhang, Sebastian Loaiza, Zihao Ding, Liang Hao, Yiqiao Zhao, Christopher Biggin, Principia Wardhani, Artur Nitribitt, Jing Shuang Zhao, Liu Liu, Yinuo Zhou, Yuan Yuan Sun, Haiwei Xie

Collaborating Design Institute: China Construction Shenzhen Decoration Co., Ltd

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Project - In the heart of Wuhan, CLOU Architects has reimagined the concept of a ski resort, transforming it from a simple sporting facility into a revolutionary 24-hour urban entertainment complex. Spanning an impressive 178,000 square meters, this innovative project sets a new standard for integrated leisure destinations in China, seamlessly blending indoor winter sports, retail experiences, and landscape design.

The resort's most striking feature is its half-kilometer-long indoor ski slope, soaring 100 meters high and wrapped in a groundbreaking pixelated multi-media façade. This architectural marvel goes far beyond traditional ski facilities, creating an immersive environment that dissolves boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. The design strategically arranges various entertainment, sports, and retail facilities around a central lake, creating a dynamic "urban living room" that pulses with energy throughout the day and night.

Driven by the growing popularity of snow sports among younger generations in China, the project responds to the cultural momentum sparked by the Beijing Winter Olympics. It's not just a ski resort, but a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem that includes ski schools, clubs, professional sports venues, hotels, and themed parks. The modular façade system, composed of terraced three-dimensional pixels, creates a unique visual identity that reflects the complex's multifaceted nature, transforming the Huangpi district into a contemporary landmark that celebrates both sport and leisure.

Design Team - Founded by German architect Jan Clostermann, CLOU Architects has emerged as a visionary design practice that transcends traditional architectural boundaries. Established with a global perspective, the firm maintains international studios in Beijing, Shanghai, and Lisbon, comprising a dynamic team of over seventy innovative architects and designers dedicated to creating world-class social spaces.

CLOU's architectural philosophy centers on transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary environments through intelligent, holistic design solutions. Specializing in complex urban developments, commercial destinations, and large-scale mixed-use complexes, the practice demonstrates an exceptional ability to synthesize economic, social, and environmental considerations into cohesive architectural narratives.

The firm's design approach is characterized by a meticulous methodology that combines in-depth research, analytical rigor, and creative conceptualization. By understanding each project's unique contextual challenges, CLOU develops bespoke design strategies that not only meet functional requirements but also generate meaningful spatial experiences that catalyze social interactions.

Led by Jan Clostermann, the multidisciplinary team brings together international expertise, integrating advanced computational design techniques with a human-centric design philosophy. Their portfolio showcases a remarkable capacity to deliver innovative projects that respond sensitively to contemporary urban conditions while pushing the boundaries of architectural expression.

With a commitment to sustainable, context-driven design, CLOU continues to establish itself as a progressive architectural practice at the forefront of creating dynamic, socially engaged spatial environments.