Sengelgen

A project to create a tourism complex to distribute visitor load between the island’s east and west coasts. A proposal for alternative pedestrian and research routes to reduce the number of tourists in ecologically sensitive areas.

Lake Baikal has a tectonic origin and is situated in a rift valley. The lake’s formation process is still ongoing, and another ocean is expected to form in its place in the future. The lake’s unique speed, depth, and scale allow researchers to observe the process directly. This natural element of the location served as the formative inspiration for the project.

Upon arriving by ferry to the island, visitors leave their cars in the entrance area on the shared parking lot, navigate the complex’s equipped vehicle zone, pass through the research complex area, and proceed to the residential zone. From there, they can go directly to the tourist area and access the island’s pedestrian trail.