Memories of Water Изложбена галерия by Toshio Tsushima

Memories of Water Изложбена галерия by Toshio Tsushima is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Златна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на архитектура, сгради и конструкции Competition Category.

ЗлатоАрхитектура· 2021

Memories of Water Изложбена галерия

by Toshio Tsushima

Client: China Resources Land Limited

Златна награда A' Design Award Winner in Архитектура Category

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The Design

About Memories of Water Изложбена галерия

Спомени за водата е изложбена галерия, разположена на брега в Циндао, Китай. Сградата предлага панорамни гледки към океана в градска среда. На първия етаж е използвана система от окачени фасади със стоманени ребра, за да се минимизира конструкцията. На втория етаж е монтирано ултрапрозрачно стъкло без ребра и рамки, така че границата между вътрешното и външното пространство е сведена до минимум. Конзолна конструкция създава ефект на левитация. Воден ландшафт обгражда сградата и смекчава прехода от града към природата. Общата застроена площ е 1800 квадратни метра.

The Recognition

About the Златна награда A' Design Award

Memories of Water Изложбена галерия е носител на Златната награда A' Design Award — неимоверно престижно признание, присъждано на първокласни, чудесни и забележителни дизайни. Златните победители са изключително иновативни, силно визионерски и блестящо поразяващи творби, които отразяват гения, мъдростта и майсторството на своите дизайнери. Очаква се Memories of Water Изложбена галерия да бъде високо възхвалявано, задаващо тенденции и монументално изобретение, което носи безпрецедентна стойност. Този дизайн, спечелил Златната награда A' Design Award, е впечатляващ, уважаван проект, който силно ползва и разширява границите на изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите. Memories of Water Изложбена галерия поражда силни чувства на желание, буди страст, насърчава творчеството и ни очарова.

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