The new town of Pujiang is currently under development to the southwest of Chengdu, with the intention of providing its residents a high-quality, sustainable lifestyle. In the hills to the east of Pujiang, a simple existing viewpoint offered commanding views over the growing town and the panorama of the Qionglai Mountain range behind it. MVRDV was commissioned by Pujiang County Planning and Resources Bureau to upgrade this viewpoint, turning it into a desirable destination for tourists, as well as an event space capable of hosting everything from weddings to government meetings.

The pavilion is entered via a small glass façade set into the earth berm on the building’s south-east side. Inside, the roof slopes upwards as the floor slopes downward, conforming to the slope of the hill. This slope forms a tribune that is ideal for presentations, or simply for sitting to take in the landscape through the 10-metre-tall glass façade at the other end. This façade incorporates a pair of oversized sliding doors that open the interior to the viewing balcony outside, maximising the connection between inside and out and allowing the balcony to serve as an extension of the indoor space when required.