Kris Lin International Design: Winner of World Design Awards 2025. 1. Advantages: Shenzhen, China’s southernmost city, is committed to building the world’s largest indoor ski resort—Shenzhen Qianhai HuaFa Ice and Snow World. As its exhibition center, the project stands out with its unique scale and influence, serving as a key platform to showcase ice and snow culture and urban innovation.

2. Objective: Using “Ice + Light + Art” as the design language, the project aims to create a landmark that blends technology and culture. It ensures a seamless transition from exhibition center to commercial use, delivering lasting economic and operational value.

2.INSPIRATION:

Concept:
Inspired by a Chinese explorer’s glacier expedition documentary, the project creates six immersive scenes—1.Snow Cliff,  2.Blue Ice Cave,  3.Ice Sky Light,  4.Ice Spire,  5.igloo , and  6.Snowflake—offering a captivating “Ice and Snow Adventure” experience. It combines the spirit of natural exploration with modern design, creating a landmark that blends cultural depth with commercial value.

3.MATERIALS:

GRG  : Widely used in the creation of flowing walls and ribbon-style light fixtures, GRG offers excellent moldability, lightweight, and recyclability. It not only precisely restores the curves of the design but also minimizes construction waste and meets green building standards.

Ice Jade Stone: Used in the tunnel area, its translucent texture, combined with natural light and shadow effects, perfectly showcases the visual essence of ice and snow. Ice jade stone is both durable and environmentally friendly, adding artistic and lasting vitality to the space.

Holographic Projection and Immersive Technology: By utilizing holographic projections, LED screens, and dynamic lighting effects, a multi-dimensional immersive experience is created, making visitors feel as though they are stepping into an ice and snow world, enhancing the interactivity and technological feel of the space.

4.TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

This project uses GRC materials, which, with their excellent moldability and lightweight characteristics, precisely replicate the delicate textures of snow and the surface of glaciers, successfully creating the natural wonder of a glacier. At the same time, GRC materials offer outstanding durability and environmental performance, ensuring the long-term use and sustainability of the space.

5.INTERACTION:

The exhibition hall features a fluid circulation design and multi-sensory interactive installations that seamlessly immerse visitors. Upon entry, touchscreens, holographic projections, and immersive sandboxes allow visitors to engage with snow-themed content, such as exploring glacier knowledge or viewing real-time snow landscape projections. Following the exhibition’s flow offers a progressive experience, with each section providing layered sensory encounters—from visual and auditory to tactile—for a fully immersive journey.

6.RESEARCH ABSTRACT:

This project has not only advanced the development of the ice and snow tourism industry, attracting more attention and consumption trends, but also raised public awareness about glacier protection and climate change, spreading the concept of sustainable development. In terms of design, the project breaks through the limitations of traditional spatial design by integrating natural elements with futuristic concepts. It uses innovative materials and streamlined designs, establishing a new model for exhibition halls centered on immersive experiences and setting a benchmark for “sports + cultural tourism” hybrid spaces, offering references and inspiration for similar future projects.

7.THE CREATIVE / RESEARCH CHALLENGE:

The main challenge in designing the Hua Fa Ice and Snow World Exhibition Hall was creating a strong visual impact in a limited space with 36 structural columns and irregular ceilings. The design team integrated the columns seamlessly using a streamlined layout and GRG materials, while strategically placing light fixtures to reduce their prominence. Snow textures, light and shadow refraction, and holographic projections were employed to craft a surreal, immersive experience, overcoming spatial constraints and enhancing both artistry and functionality.

Project Details:-
Firm
Kris Lin International Design

Designer
Kris Lin

Project Name
Snow Park

Project Category
Commercial Interior (Built)

Team
Kris Lin, Anda Yang

Project Location
Hebei, China

Country
China

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Kris Lin International Design has been rooted in Shanghai for 23 years, serving China’s top 100 real estate developers and Southeast Asian projects. Specializing in integrated architectural, interior, soft decoration, and landscape design, KLID adheres to the philosophy of “Innovation through expertise, vision with depth.” Led by Kris Lin and Director Yang Jiayu, the firm has created numerous iconic projects, upholding originality and pursuing excellence.