standardarchitecture: yarluntzangbu boat terminal

'yarluntzangbu boat terminal' by standardarchitecture, pai town, linzhi, tibet
image © chen su
all images courtesy of standardarchitecture


the 'yarluntzangbu boat terminal' designed by beijing-based practice standardarchitecture has received the
'international award - architecture in stone 2011' from the 46th edition of marmomacc. carved into the landscape
and hovering above the yaluntzangpu river in tibet, the small structure serves as a connection point between the
namchabawa snow mountain and distant valley to the local inhabitants and travelers. the steep terrain encompasses
the site and guides visitors to the recessed riverfront. the ramped roof wraps around a mature poplar tree and
terminates with a cantilevered wing above the water for observation and panoramic views.



building adjacent to the yaluntzangpu river
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the 430 square meter area contains a ticket office, public toilets, waiting lounge and overnight resting room
to accommodate visitors afflicted by the region's unpredictably harsh weather. the exterior walls and paths
are constructed from locally sourced rocks, blending into the topography from a distance. the traditional patterns
generated by the tibetan masons retain a vernacular appearance while the windows, door frames along with the
interior's ceilings and floors are comprised of timber for a warm and inviting color palette.



building carved into landscape
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ramped roof
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overlook of river and grounds from roof
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entrance
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sheltered outdoor area
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waiting lounge
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waiting lounge
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approaching by boat from the river
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view from across the river
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terminal building blends into landscape
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floor plan / level 0



roof plan



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project info:


project name: yaluntzangpu river terminal, linzhi, tibet
location: linzhi, tibet
program: public boat terminal
design period: 2007
construction period: 2008
site area: 1000 sqm
building area: 430 sqm
architect: standardarchitecture
design team: hou zhenghua, zhang ke, zheng hong, claudia taborda, dong lina, sun wei
collaborate design institution: china academy of building research architectural design institute & tibet youdao architecture associates
structural system: mixed - stone masonry / concrete frame and steel