The tourist complex in Bolshoye Goloustnoye settlement on Lake Baikal was conceived as a recreational destination with significant infrastructural potential. Initially, the client planned a festival venue, but during the design process it became clear that the location required a more comprehensive approach.

This led to the concept of a multifunctional complex combining festival, port, and tourism functions. Thanks to ABD architects’ commercial approach, detailed development scenarios and year-round use models were developed, ensuring a well-thought-out project payback strategy.

The planning structure of the complex is organized on a concentric principle inspired by the traditional Buryat yurt.

At the center is the internal marina basin, which serves as the spatial and semantic core of the project. Surrounding it is a pedestrian embankment and functional zones: public, tourist, and service areas. This layout provides logical zoning and programmatic flexibility.

The project is sensitively integrated into the landscape, drawing on both natural and cultural contexts. The architecture is minimalist, using local materials: wood, stone, and metal. 

The volumes are designed with careful consideration of the topography and wind rose, aiming not to dominate the site but to engage in a dialogue with the unique nature of Lake Baikal.

The complex has been approved by the Government of Irkutsk Region and is preparing for implementation. For us, this is not just a tourist facility, but a tool for creating a new point of attraction and ensuring sustainable development of the territory.

The site borders the Baikal National Park. During the pre-design research, rare species of animals and plants were identified.

We consider their preservation an integral part of the design solutions and will carefully integrate the infrastructure into the natural context.