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Xiang Architects' Chenhu Migratory Bird Observation Tower Opens in Wuhan Wetland

architecture-design · 2026-08-26

The Chenhu Migratory Bird Observation Tower, a 303-square-meter pavilion, has been finalized by Xiang Architects. This structure is located on Xianglushan, a natural promontory that rises 22 meters above sea level in Wuhan's Chenhu Wetland. It provides sweeping views of Tonghu, the Tongshun River, and extensive marshlands that attract over 100,000 migratory birds each winter. Lead architect Xiang Nan, along with project architect Qin Chuan, designed the tower to enhance the experience of ascent, emphasizing movement and connection with nature rather than mere efficiency. Structural design was executed by AND Office, with Zhang Zhun and Xu Yue contributing. The project is expected to conclude in 2026, with photography by Hao Chen and mumu. The client is Wuhan Urban Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.

Key facts

  • Architects: Xiang Architects
  • Lead Architect: Xiang Nan
  • Project Architect: Qin Chuan
  • Area: 303 m²
  • Year: 2026
  • Location: Chenhu Wetland, Wuhan, China
  • Height: 22 meters above sea level
  • Client: Wuhan Urban Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.
  • Photographers: Hao Chen, mumu
  • Structural Designer: AND Office
  • Structural Designers: Zhang Zhun, Xu Yue
  • Steel Structure & Curtain Wall Team: Zhou Jia, Cheng Weiting, Liang Zhe, Wu Shiwei, Lin Yao, Zhou Xing, Xin Hongqing, Wu Guo
  • Category: Pavilion
  • Views: Tonghu, Tongshun River, marshland
  • Bird population: over 100,000 migratory birds annually

Entities

Artists

  • Xiang Nan
  • Qin Chuan
  • Zhang Zhun
  • Xu Yue
  • Zhou Jia
  • Cheng Weiting
  • Liang Zhe
  • Wu Shiwei
  • Lin Yao
  • Zhou Xing
  • Xin Hongqing
  • Wu Guo
  • Hao Chen
  • mumu

Institutions

  • Xiang Architects
  • AND Office
  • Wuhan Urban Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.
  • ArchDaily
  • RoboticPlus.AI
  • Wuhan Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute
  • Wuhan Yucheng Construction Group Co., Ltd.

Locations

  • Chenhu Wetland
  • Wuhan
  • China
  • Xianglushan
  • Tonghu
  • Tongshun River
  • Chenhu wetland
  • Tonghu Town
  • Caidian District
  • Hubei Province

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