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new avenues for us to design innovative architecture in the future, based on more multi-dimensional thinking,” concludes Yunchao Xu.“ It has motivated us to expand the definition of architecture, and to push the boundaries of traditional design.”
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Project Name: Hengqin Culture & Art Complex Location: Hengqin island, China( Guangdong-Macau In- Depth Cooperation Zone) Client: Zhuhai Gree Construction Investment Co,. Ltd. Project Sector / Typology: Cultural Project Start: 2018 Project Completion: 2024 Total area: 142,560 m2( 1,534,503 pi2) another platform provides a shared garden, with the addition of staff canteens and cafeterias for employees to rest and enjoy their environment. Finally, rising 36 meters, a rain garden platform serves as an environmental zone, integrating ecology, a low carbon footprint, and green technologies as a sort of ecological laboratory. A spiral staircase invites visitors to ascend to a bamboo garden, where serenity and quiet moments can be experienced while enjoying a cup of tea adjacent to the Sky Bookstore.
A glittering landmark in a new skyline
Extending from a hill to the north, to a river to the south, the catenary curve of the Hengqin Culture & Art Complex has created a new skyline landmark.
With the design of the the Hengqin Culture & Art Complex, Yunchao Xu / Atelier Apeiron has embraced the experience of the multidisciplinary design process to evolve in its practice. In close collaboration with material scientists, botanists, climatologists, acoustic experts, and many other experts, the firm’ s experience and expertise has now been infused with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of designing such large-scale cultural complexes.
“ This project is a milestone for our firm, and it opens
Architecture Firm: Yunchao Xu / Atelier Apeiron Lead Architect: Yunchao Xu Designers / Architects team: Jiachuan Qi, Hongrui Liu, Kan Gao, Guohong Li, Zhendong Shi, Jianxuan Chen, Shengjie Zhang, Kun Qian, Kai Liao, Zheng Xu, Zhen Shen Technical Designer CAD: SZAD Contractors: Zhuhai Gree Construction Investment Co,. Ltd. Constructors: Zhuhai Jianan Group Co,. Ltd. Engineers: SZAD Interior Designers collaborators: Ruan Bin Design Landscape architects: GVL Green View Landscape Group Lighting consultant: GD Lightning Acoustics Consultants: Zhongfutai Architecture Construction Co., Ltd. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning: SZAD
Sustainable components:- Local sourcing and procurement- Reusing materials- Lower carbon footprint- Economically sustainable- Less air conditioning
Photos: Kunzhen Huang / Yipeng Lv / Shengliang Su / Schran Image
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