Many people enjoy skiing in winter. A group of architects in Kazakhstan has launched the "Ski Slope House Project" and is seeking public approval. If approved, they will build a ski slope on the rooftop of a commercial-residential complex in Almaty, Kazakhstan, that goes all the way from the top floor to the ground. This way, residents in the building can ski downstairs, combining fitness with fun. According to the design, the slope will be approximately 326 meters long and 27 meters wide.
Almaty has long winters, with average temperatures dropping to minus 20 degrees Celsius. The UK's Daily Mail, citing Almaty municipal officials, reported that building a ski slope in the heart of a bustling city center is a world first. Vladimir Kul, an architect involved in the project design, said the Ski Slope House will be popular among local winter sports enthusiasts, offering them an "adventure trip" amid the long winter months. (By Qiao Ying) [Xinhua News Agency Micro Feature]