The "Dongji Island Reception Hall" is located adjacent to the existing passenger terminal at the dock, serving as an important hub for tourists arriving at the Dongji Islands for their seaside adventures. As the gateway building to Dongji Island, the Reception Hall resembles a man-made landscape rising from the ground, combining functions such as dining, exhibitions, markets, cafes, and bookstores. It creates a flexible public space and a safe harbor through its concrete sloped roof that spans the site. The main slope of the "Dongji Island Reception Hall" begins at the square, extending to the dock's edge, with a maximum height of 11 meters. This slope will serve as an excellent public viewing platform, offering a visual experience similar to the stone steps commonly found throughout the island. On the east and west sides of the concrete slope, two "arms" extend: the first guides visitors to one of Dongji Island's key attractions, the Lighthouse, while also forming an entrance from the passenger terminal to the square. The second arm creates a ramp on the east side, enclosing the dock square alongside the uphill path and cliff on the south side. The Reception Hall not only acts as a local landmark to boost tourism but will also become a primary venue for local community events. From a visitor's perspective, as the ferry approaches Dongji Island, newcomers will notice the undulating terrain and village layout, along with a nearly seven-meter-wide cut at the dock. This former ship repair dock forms a unique artificial landscape and serves as a historical testament to the island's evolving life. Thus, the design features a viewing platform on second level that corresponds to the dock's ruins, with two similarly sized outdoor viewing areas at the east and west ends, offering diverse sightlines. Viewed from the sea, the "Dongji Island Reception Hall" appears as a pair of stone walls rising from the dock, punctuated by three openings, with the central opening transforming the old dock into a new "land art." Both the slope and walls are made of in-situ concrete, enhanced with bush hammered textures. We aim to use a substantial amount of recycled aggregate from the stones on island to ensure the concrete slope reflects the island's character. Additionally, the dock cut extends on the ground to create a corridor that connects the square to the coast, dividing the "Dongji Island Reception Hall" into a storytelling market on the west and an indoor-outdoor food plaza on the east. Steel columns support the concrete slope, and the walls are detached from the slope, allowing light to flood the space through the high windows, transforming the heavy feel into something airy. At the end of the reception hall's corridor, there is an open viewing platform overlooking the sea, a fishermen’s gallery, and a gathering hall for island residents. The circular windows echo the existing passenger terminal while adding an element of intrigue to the indoor viewing experience.