Modern Mongolian Ger Installation
MODERN MONGOLIAN GER INSTALLATION
Ger Atelier
ARCHITECTS
Ger Atelier
CONSTRUCTION UNIT
Hainan Baixintu Investment Co., Ltd.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Yujun Dou
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
Chifeng, China
CATEGORY
Installations & Structures, Pavilion
English description provided by the architects.
In the global architectural discourse, the expression of grassland culture faces homogenization challenges.
The Mongolian ger, as a quintessential spatial carrier of nomadic civilization, embodies unique spatial philosophy through its circular plan, prefabricated structure, and symbiotic wisdom with nature.
Situated near the Ulanhad volcanic cluster in Inner Mongolia, this project establishes a dialogue between the monumental geological landscape and the flexible nomadic space.
The volcano symbolizes Earth's primordial forces, while the ger represents humanity's adaptive response to nature - their collision creates distinctive spatial narratives.
This prototype-based exploration creatively translates traditional nomadic culture into contemporary architectural language.
Through site analysis, cultural translation strategies, and spatial experience design, it demonstrates organic integration of these elements, offering new perspectives for grassland human settlements.
SITE RESPONSE: VOLCANIC-GER TOPOGRAPHIC DIALOGUE
The geometric morphology of Ulanhad volcanic cones shares topological similarities with ger sectional curves.
Through geometric abstraction and recombination of volcanic and ger forms, the installation becomes a microcosmic reflection of the geological landscape while reinventing traditional ger spatial expression.
This approach establishes poetic scalar and formal correspondences, achieving topological transformation from natural landforms to architectural language.
CULTURAL TRANSLATION: CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION OF NOMADIC WISDOM
The design deeply excavates the ger's ecological adaptability features, analyzing its passive climate regulation systems for harsh environments, and translates these into spatial elements.
Strategically placed upper and lower apertures guide micro-airflows to maintain spatial comfort, preserving nomadic cultural DNA while meeting contemporary needs.
EXPERIENCE DESIGN: DYNAMIC SPATIAL NARRATIVES
Employing geometric spatial configurations with alternating colored and dark acrylic panels, the installation creates evolving chromatic projections that respond to changing daylight and cloud movements.
This transforms the static space into a "breathing" organic entity with temporal dimensionality..
NOMADIC FUTURES
This spatial translation of the ger not only provides site-specific architectural solutions but also explores a "nomadic" design philosophy - creating adaptive spaces in dynamic environments.
This elastic spatial wisdom from nomadic civilization may offer significant inspiration for future architecture.
