01 Project Analysis
Sanxia Bashu Middle School is situated in Wuxi County, Sanxia District, Chongqing. The campus spans 92,995.12 square meters, with a total construction area of 80,876.11 square meters. It accommodates 84 classes, including 48 for high school and 36 for junior high school students.
The fully functional campus includes teaching buildings, an auditorium, sports halls, canteens, dormitories, outdoor activity areas, and corridors. It is designed to host up to 4,200 students simultaneously.
The site extends horizontally from east to west, with the eastern side at a higher elevation and the western side lower. The highest point is on the southern hill at 308.75 meters, while the lowest lies in the valley on the west side at 254.75 meters, resulting in a height difference of 54 meters.
02 Design Concept
① Natural Melody: A Harmonious Dialogue Between Architecture and Earth
The design draws inspiration from the majestic natural landscape of the Three Gorges region, capturing the dynamic rhythm of its continuous mountain ranges. The architecture seamlessly integrates with the terrain, coexisting with the mountains and rivers as if part of nature itself.
This transformation of the grandeur and power of the Three Gorges into architectural art creates a harmonious space that resonates with nature, embodying the aesthetic of interweaving nature and architecture—a poetic dance between built environment and natural surroundings.
② The Charm of Elevation: Artistic Expression Through Layered Spaces
The design smartly leverages the natural 54-meter height difference of the site, crafting a tiered layout that fosters harmony between humans and nature. This layered retreat enhances the architectural hierarchy, offering teachers and students continuous access to natural scenery.
Rich teaching and activity spaces are provided to meet modern educational needs. Cantilevered and elevated sections add a contemporary touch, expanding usable space while blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.
03 Design Presentation
① Ecological Poetry Chapter – Nature and Dreams on Campus
Centered on the theme of “natural integration and dream sailing,” this project aims to create a future-ready educational space that combines technological education, humanistic care, and artistic innovation.
The campus design thoughtfully integrates the natural landscape and cultural heritage of the Three Gorges region, balancing creativity with functionality and aesthetics. Each building feels like a natural extension of growth, offering an inspiring environment for teachers and students to nurture creativity and pursue their dreams.
This campus is more than a knowledge hub; it is an iconic landmark in the Three Gorges area, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.
② Stereoscopic Perspective – Aesthetic Interpretation of Multidimensional Space
Designing for a mountainous campus, the architecture harmonizes with the natural terrain, creating a multidimensional spatial experience. Every floor and viewpoint contributes to the overall scenic beauty.
The carefully planned layout makes the campus not only a center of learning but also a place to explore nature and spark inspiration—an ideal environment where teachers and students coexist with nature and realize their ambitions.
The campus is divided by a vitality axis into two main functional zones: the eastern learning area and the western living area. These zones operate without interference.
The vitality axis also serves as a sports field, encompassing stadiums, running tracks, and covered playgrounds.
The Wind and Rain Playground, prominently facing the city road to the north, embodies typical mountainous architectural features. Designed as an earth-covered structure conforming to the site’s elevation changes, its roof aligns with the ground level.
The full glass curtain wall gives it the appearance of a brilliant gem emerging from the mountain, shining vividly.
04 Featured Spaces
Building upon the site’s topography, the design introduces an aerial social network system and a natural mountain landscape park to create multi-level interactive spaces.
The building follows the mountain’s contour and connects seamlessly to the landscape park. Pedestrian bridges and suspended platforms link various areas, offering spaces for social interaction and observation.
This approach enhances social engagement while leveraging the mountain’s elevation to provide unique landscape perspectives. As an ecological reserve and integral campus element, the landscape park offers leisure and inspiration, fostering a learning environment that unites technology, nature, and social interaction.
① Airborne Social Networking System
To tackle the challenge of limited activity and social spaces in a dense campus, an aerial social networking system has been designed. With 4,200 students concentrated within a seven-story teaching building, stairs and elevators alone cannot efficiently manage crowd movement.
This system features an overhead layer connecting teaching and experimental units, creating multiple elevated platforms at different levels. These platforms serve both as convenient passageways and scenic viewpoints.
It introduces a new mode of transportation while segmenting teaching buildings through elevated floors, establishing an efficient, three-dimensional social network that alleviates social space constraints.
② Natural Mountain Landscape Park
The preserved mountain has been carefully integrated into the campus layout through scientific planning and landscaping. This natural mountain landscape enriches visual experiences and connects various buildings via pedestrian bridges and suspended platforms, forming a multi-level interactive environment.
This design maintains the site’s natural features while enhancing campus functionality and efficiency.
③ Architectural Ecological Respiratory System
The design incorporates setbacks, courtyards, and elevated ground floors, organized to enhance air circulation. This approach reduces reliance on air conditioning, ultimately lowering energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Project Drawings
△ General Layout Plan
△ 268.95 High-Rise Floor Plan
△ 282.45 High-Rise Floor Plan
△ 286.95 High-Rise Floor Plan
△ 290.50 High-Rise Floor Plan
△ Section Diagram
△ Section Diagram
Project Information
Project Name: Three Gorges Bashu Middle School
Design Team: Xizhu Architectural Design Firm + China Machinery United Engineering Co., Ltd
Design Period: January 2023 – Present
Lead Designers: He Guangqian, Wang Yilian
Architecture Team: Zou Juan, Ren Hongzhou, Chen Mengge, Huang Qichuan, Gao Yang, Zeng Xiao, Li Qianyu, Zhang Ruipeng, Chen Junjie, Zou Yangjiang, Lian Ma, Congyi Mao, Yang Guangming, Zeng Fei
Structural Team: Li Jie, Zhu Yufeng, Liu Xiao, Dong Wei, Yang Bo, Liu Yaoqing, Zhan Bo
Water Supply & Drainage Team: Liu Yujia, Feng Xuejian, Fu Jian, Yan Haibo
Electrical Team: Liao Dan, Xin Yongxiang, Zhao Jianxing
HVAC Team: Wang Cece, Zhou Yifang, Li Shuangling, Shen Hu, Chen Xiaole
General Drawing Team: Guan Weikang, Zhu Lingxiao, Bai Bo, Xue Fei
Location: Wuxi, Chongqing
Building Area: 80,876.11 square meters
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