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The structure cantilevers 36m over the 613m deep sinkhole. The top of the sinkhole is extremely narrow which can only accommodate a small passageway. Skyboat is proposed to span over the passageway and cantilever out to each side of the mountain ridge. Similar to the tumbler toys, it is proposed to lower the structure centre of gravity and utilize the minimum area (10metres by 30metres), in which way, the self-balance of the structure is therefore achieved.
Continue readingAncient trees, the water and nature preserved terraces determined the concept of architect Carlos Zwick. Today, this passive house with its sustainable building materials integrates respectfully into its surroundings. The wooden windows connect the living spaces with the lake. The loggia seems to float above the water and a large maple tree grows through the living room. The large crowns of the ancient oaks and chestnuts take the modern tree house with its restrained wooden facade in their midst.
Continue readingThe Life Aesthetics Pavilion is inspired by the traditional ancient buildings of Lingnan, borrowing the height difference of the site to create a fenced house under the mountain. At the same time, the mountain view resources on the north and south sides are infiltrated, the building is integrated with the surrounding environment, and the mountain view penetrates from it, and the building becomes a part of the landscape as if it grows naturally. Mountain views are incorporated into the life scenes of residents, bringing the distance between man and nature closer.
Continue readingTaizhou Z Center, the high-rise center and shopping center in diago-nal form a convenient pedestrian flow path across the base. With this hidden oblique axis, the L-shaped main building, the Nanyang Science and Technology Building on the west and the residential slabs of Yulan Plaza on the north nat-urally enclose to form a public and open city square. This symbol indicates the façade treatment method of the main building wrapped by folded plates, as well as the flow guide of the entrance and exit of the volume cutting.
Continue readingThe project illustrates the harmonious integration of architecture and nature, creating a highly vibrant space viewing experience; the unique facade design extends from the facade down the street to the interior lobby and multi-entrance courtyard, blurring the indoor and outdoor boundaries. Built with entrance square, ecological landscape steps, characteristic art corridor, semi-outdoor swimming pool, health technology clubhouse and other areas has displayed a diversified future life landscape.
Continue readingLocated in the historical district of Dehzou, the project lies in the quiet spot with the eastern side facing the Stone garden and the rest of the perimeter surrounded by plain. The design aimes to form a cultural tourism resource advantage featuring gem collection, art exchange, rare stone trading and auction. Combined with the cultural characteristics of Qilu and Longmen stone carvings in Pingyuan city, the project will become a huge mysterious exhibit itself to attract people.
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