pure green cabin retreat by wiki world floats on secluded islet in chinese lake

wiki world presents green-colored cabin in chinese lake

Chinese architectural practice Wiki World unveils Oasis Cabin, a serene residence on a tiny islet within Wuhan Ganlushan Culture Creativity City, a large-scale cultural and tourism complex. Enveloped in a pure green facade that blends with the surrounding lake, the cabin offers a space for solitude and reflection. Its structure is crafted from laminated wood and assembled through precise digital fabrication, preserving the natural texture of the forest while integrating harmoniously into the landscape. Accessed only by a small boat, the cabin features a personal dock that acts as the entry point to the interior. Designed with artist residency in mind, the cabin functions as a green exhibit of natural living, where inhabitants can walk barefoot, enjoy the sounds of birds and wind, and embrace a slowed pace of life. Wiki World emphasizes sustainable practices in the construction, with each prefabricated wooden cabin crafted to adapt to the original path and topography of the forest, minimizing environmental impact.

all images by Pan Yanjun, courtesy of Wiki World, unless stated otherwise

Oasis cabin is part of an intimate island cabin initiative

The project is part of the Island Living Plan, an initiative to create intimate island cabins that reconnect occupants with nature. Hubei-based firm Wiki World designs the Oasis Cabin sanctuary for a single occupant. The structure, which occupies nearly the entire islet, consists of two bedrooms and a living room connected by narrow corridors that give each room an individual sense of privacy. Floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights ensure that even within this intimate space, views of the lake and sky remain visible. A private inner courtyard, concealed spaces, and an expansive terrace complete the design, where guests can enjoy fishing, gather around a bonfire, and observe the stars. In alignment with Wiki World’s design principles, Oasis Cabin commits to natural construction techniques, using carbonized wood boards and reassembly-friendly components that respect the landscape. Elevated slightly above the ground, the design respects the organic relationship between architecture and the wild environment.

Wiki World presents a serene residence on a tiny islet | image by Cai Muan

enveloped in a pure green facade that blends with the surrounding lake

Its structure is crafted from laminated wood and assembled through digital fabrication | image by Arch EXIST

accessed only by boat, the cabin features a dock that acts as the entry point | image by Arch EXIST

designed with artist residency in mind

the cabin functions as a green exhibit of natural living | image by Arch EXIST

inhabitants can walk barefoot, enjoy the sounds of birds and wind, and embrace a slowed pace of life

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each prefabricated wooden cabin crafted to adapt to the original path and topography of the forest

the project is part of an initiative to create intimate island cabins that reconnect occupants with nature

the structure occupies nearly the entire islet

floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights frame views of the lake and sky | image by Arch EXIST

project info:

name: Oasis The Cabin

architect: Wiki World

location: Wuhan, Hubei province, China 
area: 80 sqm

design team: Mu Wei, Feng Zhaoxian, Wu Baorong, He Wen, Liao Xiaotian, Wang Yuanying
construction: Wiki World
photography: Wiki World, Pan Yanjun, Arch EXIST | @archexist, Xhot, Cai Muan

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom