Mexican architecture firm, Rojkind Arquitectos was chosen to build the Gimme Shelter for the Ordos 100 project. It is a private multifunctional residence, to be built on a total area of 1,000m². Inspiration from the Mongolian nomads. The building design is based on ancient cave habitats known as Yaodong, a structure that withstand the tundra climate and harsh summers of Inner Mongolia.

To shelter the residents from extreme climatic conditions, Gimme Shelter has a protective shell that incorporate passive solar and geothermal design elements along with elastic design elements. The residence will have four floors, connected by a series of bridges. The entrance is located in the north side of the hard protective shell and leads to the second floor. The west side houses all services while the main living areas are located in the extreme east along with other support features.

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