Hangcheng Future Center, Hangzhou (2025)

As the visual highlight and starting point of the park, the Pinecone House is modeled after a giant, semi-open pinecone. Children can climb into its embrace via the sculptural climbing net and rock climbing pegs, or zip back down to the ground in an instant through the enclosed single slide inside. Clad in natural wood-textured materials on the exterior, it blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment.

The seed huts scattered across the site, like various seeds inadvertently blown down, have turned into secret exploration hubs for children. Connecting them is the winding and undulating seed plank road, which resembles leaf veins or vines, guiding children to shuttle and run between different functional areas. This path is not only a transportation link but also a pre-designed exploration route, encouraging children to constantly discover new perspectives as they move.