Located close to the famous tourist attraction Mayon Cliff in Cornwall of England, the cycling tourism complex OASIS provides a cosy stay and rest place for international cyclists the whole year round. People rides bicycles along the long-distance National Cycle Network route connecting Land’s End in Cornwall to Bristol have the opportunity at this facility to stop/ sleep over and refill their bags again.
OASIS is made up of four identical wings: (1) Reception/ restaurant in the east near the cycling path; (2) Sanitary unit/ repair centre in the north; (3) Private rooms in the west facing the coastline; and (4) Hostel type rooms in the south. Though the three modules side by side in each wing are exactly the same in size (8x3x3m), they provide totally distinguished functions through the interior design. All the modules are organised in a form of cross where there is a membrane roofing market in the centre allowing international cyclists to meet, talk and exchange with each other at any time.
Two configurations are considered for the complex to suit different climatic conditions and season scenarios, for winter (or for any seasons) and for summer (or for the appropriate temperature). The basic configuration of OASIS is compact, weatherproof, and suitable throughout the year from 5 to 35 Celsius. When it is warm enough outside in summer, modules of private and hostel rooms can be flexibly detached from the complex and moved to the wild. In this manner, the complex extends itself to a larger scale with an outdoor space in between.
This is not only a comfortable accommodation facility, but also a lively place where cross-country travellers can exchange ideas, experiences and even gears to gain much more funs on the long route. The endless view of the field, the ship wreck of the rugged cliff, the echo of the ocean waves and the hearty laughs of the cyclists, all cross here, at the OASIS.
