tubular concrete ring by HCCH studio shapes cycling rest pavilion among chinese hills

"This donut-shaped structure has an outer diameter of approximately 16 meters and is intersected by a series of vertical cuts that create oval openings oriented toward different views. These openings overlap spatially, framing perspectives of the river, surrounding hills, and sky. The design organizes two levels of circulation: a lower level that accommodates seating and café-related activities, and an upper level that functions as a continuous looped promenade offering elevated views across the site."

"Shanghai-based practice HCCH Studio positions three supporting concrete volumes within the sunken plaza beneath the ring. These house a small café, a public restroom, and a storage space. Openings in the volumes are aligned to create visual connections between interior and exterior spaces, reinforcing spatial continuity across the site. The volumes are finished with a dark, hammered surface that visually relates to the stone paving of the plaza and to sculptural seating elements, 'Social Stone,' by artist SU Chang."

Resting Loop with Views converts a roadside buffer and informal parking area at Mount Luofu into a dedicated cycling rest stop and viewing point. The pavilion is a donut-shaped concrete ring about 16 meters in diameter, elevated above a sunken plaza and cut with vertical ovals that frame river, hill, and sky views. The layout separates functions across two circulation levels: a lower plaza with seating, a café, restroom, and storage housed in three supporting concrete volumes, and an upper continuous promenade for elevated viewing. Exterior concrete was cast with bamboo-textured formwork and plaza surfaces are dark and hammered, linking architecture to the natural context.

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