Discover the harmonious blend of nature and architecture at the Wetland Cabin, a stunning two-story retreat located in Taizhou, China’s easternmost part of the Jianyang Lake Wetland. Designed by Urbanfabric in 2020, this ecologically friendly cabin combines innovative steel construction with sustainable materials to showcase the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding wetland.

About Wetland Cabin
Embracing Nature in a Wetland Cabin
Nestled in the easternmost part of Taizhou Jianyang Lake Wetland, this project boasts an abundance of natural beauty and ecological diversity, thanks to water surrounding three sides of the site. The design team focused on integrating as much natural scenery as possible into the building, while carefully balancing landscape and architecture. The result is an eco-friendly, well-built wetland cabin. Overcoming Soil Challenges and Minimizing Ecological Impact
The wetland’s soft soil made the site’s foundation weak. To minimize construction’s impact on the local ecology, the design team compressed the building area into a smaller scope. They chose a structure that allowed for quick construction in a limited space without compromising the beauty of the wetland landscape.
Innovative Structure and Materials
The building features a steel construction as its main structure, with a quilted steel frame cantilevered on one side for the roof to reduce the number of vertical support columns. The curtain wall, made o...