Memories of Water Uitstallingsgalery by Toshio Tsushima is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Goud in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.
GoudArgitektuur· 2021
Memories of Water Uitstallingsgalery
Client: China Resources Land Limited
A' Design Award in Goud Winner in Argitektuur Category
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The Design
About Memories of Water Uitstallingsgalery
Memories of Water is 'n uitstallingsgalery geleë aan die kuslyn in Qingdao, China. Die gebou bied panoramiese uitsigte oor die oseaan binne 'n stedelike omgewing. 'n Gordynmuurstelsel met staalvinne word op die eerste verdieping gebruik om die struktuur te minimaliseer. Op die tweede verdieping is ultra-deursigtige glas geïnstalleer sonder vinne of rame, sodat die grens tussen binne- en buiteruimte verminder word. 'n Uitkragstruktuur skep 'n swewende effek. 'n Waterlandskap omring die gebou en versag die oorgang van die stad na die natuur. Die bruto beboude oppervlakte is 1800 vierkante meter.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Goud
Memories of Water Uitstallingsgalery is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Goud, 'n geweldig prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan eersteklas-, wonderlike en uitstaande ontwerpe. Wenners in Goud is uiters innoverende, visionêre en glansryk verblindende skeppings wat die vernuf, wysheid en bekwaamheid van hul ontwerpers weerspieël. Daar word verwag dat Memories of Water Uitstallingsgalery 'n hoogs geprese, tendensskeppende en monumentale uitvinding is wat ongekende waarde lewer. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Goud gewen het, is 'n skouspelagtige, gerespekteerde projek wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie in hoë mate bevoordeel en uitbrei. Memories of Water Uitstallingsgalery wek intense gevoelens van begeerte, roep passie op, moedig kreatiwiteit aan en boei ons.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- With the prime location of the site, which situates by the shoreline in Qingdao, China, the design is to create a relationship between natural environment and the architectural space. With the advantage of the site location, the architecture provides a space for visitors to enjoy the dramatic and panoramic view of the ocean, meanwhile experience nature within the urban area.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Gross build area: 1800 sqm
- Tags
- Architecture, Exhibition gallery, Civic
- Production Technology
- The building uses curtain wall system and steel fins on the first floor to minimize the structure as well as to offer panoramic view with minimal visual disruption. On the second floor, the ultra-transparent glass is installed without any fins or frames to show no boundary between indoor and outdoor space. Cantilever structure is used for a dramatic floating effect.
- Design Challenge
- The most difficult part of the design is to figure out how to create communication between people, nature, and the architectural space not only visually, but also aurally, tactilely, and through the other senses of body.
- Research
- Given the fact that the site is the last available waterfront site in Qingdao, the uniqueness of the site and the surrounding environment were taken into consideration. Wind flow and the minerals in the air (which contains quite amount of sodium) were also well researched as these conditions would affect the design of the building and the material choices.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration came from the beautiful ocean view in the urban city of Qingdao. The designers utilized the scene and water to create a dialogue between humans and the architectural space, and unites nature and architecture as one.
- Project Duration
- The project started in July 2019, and finished in May 2020 in Qingdao, China.
- Operation Flow
- Having water landscape, with the motion of waves and reflection, around the building allows a smooth transition between the outdoor and the indoor, as well as from the urban area to the nature.
- Team Members
- Toshio Tsushima
Xiaoru Hua
Dariusz Tadeusz Sosinka
Shangjie Jin - Image Credits
- Image #1：Photographer Hui Zhang, 2020
Image #2：Photographer Hui Zhang, 2020
Image #3：Photographer Schranimage, 2021
Image #4：Photographer Schranimage, 2021
Image #5：Photographer Schranimage, 2021
Video Credits: Hui Zhang, 2020
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