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Memories of Water Oriel Arddangos by Toshio Tsushima

Memories of Water Oriel Arddangos by Toshio Tsushima is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Gwobr Aur A' Design Award in Pensaernïaeth Competition Category.


AurPensaernïaeth· 2021

Memories of Water Oriel Arddangos

by Toshio Tsushima

Client: China Resources Land Limited

Gwobr Aur A' Design Award Winner in Pensaernïaeth Category

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The Design

About Memories of Water Oriel Arddangos

Mae Memories of Water yn oriel arddangos wedi'i lleoli ar y traethlin yn Qingdao, Tsieina. Mae'r adeilad yn cynnig golygfeydd panoramig o'r cefnfor o fewn lleoliad trefol. Defnyddir system wal len gydag esgyll dur ar y llawr cyntaf i leihau'r strwythur. Ar yr ail lawr, gosodir gwydr tra-thryloyw heb esgyll na fframiau, fel bod y ffin rhwng y gofod dan do a'r gofod awyr agored yn cael ei lleihau. Mae strwythur cantilifer yn creu effaith arnofio. Mae tirwedd ddŵr yn amgylchynu'r adeilad ac yn esmwytho'r trosglwyddiad o'r ddinas i fyd natur. Cyfanswm yr arwynebedd adeiledig yw 1800 metr sgwâr.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Aur A' Design Award

Mae Memories of Water Oriel Arddangos yn enillydd Gwobr Aur A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth aruthrol o fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd flaenaf, rhyfeddol a rhagorol. Mae enillwyr Aur yn greadigaethau hynod arloesol, gweledigaethol a disglair o ysblennydd sydd yn adlewyrchu athrylith, doethineb a medrusrwydd eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Memories of Water Oriel Arddangos fod yn ddyfais hynod glodfawr, arloesol a chofadwy sydd yn cyflwyno gwerth digynsail. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Aur A' Design Award yn brosiect ysblennydd a pharchus sydd yn elwa yn fawr ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Memories of Water Oriel Arddangos yn creu teimladau dwys o ddyhead, yn cynhyrfu angerdd, yn annog creadigrwydd ac yn ein cyfareddu.

Behind the Design

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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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