The design proposes a post-earthquake reconstruction of Xueshan in the Chinese province of Sichuan, a historic village known as the hometown of the panda. Focusing on the unique local characteristics of the site, the project uses bamboo as the main building material and revives traditional construction techniques.

Approximately 50 houses will be rebuilt and a small number of new structures erected, including a hotel, panda museum, memorial hall and raised platforms for panda watching.

Read project feature in 4th Holcim Awards 2014/2015 (flip-book)