Aero Grove Kultura Zentro Komunitarioa by Xinyun Li

Aero Grove Kultura Zentro Komunitarioa by Xinyun Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Arkitektura, Eraikin eta Egitura Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarArkitektura· 2026

Aero Grove Kultura Zentro Komunitarioa

by Xinyun Li

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Aero Grove Kultura Zentro Komunitarioa

Aero Grove Bostongo espazio berde publiko batean kokatutako kultura eraikin bat da. Arkitektura handiak hirian apalki nola integra daitekeen aztertzen du, kultura eta hezkuntza funtzioak sartuz eta orubearen askatasuna eta jariakortasuna gordez. Erakusketa espazioak esperientzia murgiltzaileekin nahasten dira, eta bigarren mailako plataforma batek elkarrizketa eta praktika sustatzen ditu. Bere forma zirkular jariakorrak eta arrapala uhinduek modu naturalean lotzen dituzte jendea, arkitektura, natura eta hiria. Eraikinaren fatxada eguzki argi eta itzalarentzako oihal bihurtzen da. Hiriko bistetatik patio intimoetarainoko esperientziak eskaintzen ditu.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Aero Grove Kultura Zentro Komunitarioa Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Aero Grove Kultura Zentro Komunitarioa erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Aero Grove Kultura Zentro Komunitarioa jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Aero Grove is a public cultural center located in a public area in Boston. The design explores how a large structure can humbly integrate into the urban fabric. It aims to create an inviting, active green space while featuring exhibition and immersive experience areas. Its fluid, circular form ensures open access and encourages community use. Incorporating a central courtyard, rooftop paths, and layered facades, the building seamlessly blends into the cityscape and promotes interaction among community members, culture, and technology.
Dimensions & Packaging: GFRC applied on the roof's thickness transfers from 0.5m to 1.7m
Standard glass mullion
Tags: Cultural Center, Public Building, Urban Responsibility, Levitated Roof, Interaction, Humble attitude, Serve community
Production Technology: GFRC
Ultra Clear Laminated Low-E Glass
Travertine Tile
Marble Tile
Pebble pavement
Design Challenge: How to make the open space more active to provide diverse spaces to attract people to enjoy the design.
Research: Observe and interview users of the existing public space to understand how it is currently used. Analyze their activities not only to incorporate them into the design, but also to enhance the environment and introduce a wider variety of spaces.
Inspiration: When a building is introduced to a site, the architect has a responsibility to consider the original function of the space and its significance to users, the community, and the city. Designing in a highly frequented public green space calls for the building to enter the site with a humble presence, preserving as much of the original function as possible while creating new moments of interaction for both people and the urban environment.
Project Duration: Boston, United States
The design phase lasted 4 months. It is a concept design.
Operation Flow: The design with its open green area provides different environments for the community to enjoy the public space: enjoying sunshine, staying under the shade of trees, and resting under the roof.
It provides different heights for people to interact with the city through the rooftop trail.
Image Credits: Image #1: Xinyun Li
Image #2: Xinyun Li
Image #3: Xinyun Li
Image #4: Xinyun Li
Image #5: Xinyun Li