Qinglong Ting ' Ann Am Pàillean Cruth-Tìre by Xiaomao Cao

Qinglong Ting ' Ann Am Pàillean Cruth-Tìre by Xiaomao Cao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

UmhaAiltireachd· 2023

Qinglong Ting ' Ann Am Pàillean Cruth-Tìre

by Xiaomao Cao

Client: Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Qinglong Ting ' Ann Am Pàillean Cruth-Tìre

Tha am pròiseact seo a’ taisbeanadh comas cruth-atharrachail ailtireachd gus an dàimh leis an t-saoghal nàdarra ath-smaoineachadh. An luchd-dealbhaidh' Tha aithneachadh air an eadar-dhealachadh gnèitheach eadar am pàillean agus an làrach aige, agus mar a tha iad a’ gabhail ris an t-suidheachadh seo mar mheadhan air dàimh ùr a chruthachadh, a’ nochdadh tuigse shunndach air an eadar-chluiche eadar an cruth togte agus a cho-theacs nàdarra.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Qinglong Ting ' Ann Am Pàillean Cruth-Tìre air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Qinglong Ting ' Ann Am Pàillean Cruth-Tìre na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Qinglong Ting ' Ann Am Pàillean Cruth-Tìre a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Adjacent to the Gonghe waterworks facility, the Qionglong Ting Landscape Pavilion is situated within a bucolic village in Dangyang, Hubei. The innovative undertaking endeavours to repurpose the private enclave of the waterworks factory into a public sphere, thereby reconceptualising the function of water infrastructure. This transformation serves as an impetus for suburban revitalisation and the enhancement of living standards in agrarian communities.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site Area 1350 square meters, Gross Floor Area 316 square meters
Tags: Landscape Pavilion, Timber and Steel Structure, Landscape Structure, Chinese Rural,
Production Technology: To enhance the roof's volume and promote the act of lingering, the design incorporates a steel and timber framework. A 20-meter-long atrium is interspersed within the 35-meter-long canopy, mitigating its perceived mass while preserving the site's trees and allowing for increased sunlight. A series of inclined columns deftly shoulder the structure's primary weight. Elevating the southern eave by 50 centimetres above ground level accentuates the roof's silhouette, giving the entire system an appearance of levitation.
Design Challenge: The villagers played an active role in the design process. Initially, the concept for the steel columns entailed exposing all structural elements to accentuate the architectural tectonics. Nevertheless, the residents expressed their preference against the exposed steel, deeming it visually unappealing. As a result, all steel structures were encased in carpentry. This instance exemplifies the numerous dialogues that transpired throughout the design process. Ultimately, the realised space embodies the villagers' unique interpretation and influence on the design.
Research: Our design emerged from contemplating the interplay between the constructed form and its natural context. Rather than merely adapting to the landscape, we recognised that the pavilion, as a human-made object, inherently contrasts with the site, irrespective of the volume's composition. This juxtaposition, instead of being viewed as an impediment, is embraced as a catalyst for forging a novel relationship. Consequently, our design introduces an alternative mode of utilising, observing, and interpreting the environment, enriching the overall experience.
Inspiration: Upon conducting an on-site investigation, we discerned a pervasive communal activity that unites the villagers— lingering. Architectural elements in the local edifices of this hamlet exhibit a prominent enlargement of the porch vicinity adjacent to the entrance. These elongated overhangs seamlessly connect, providing an inviting space where inhabitants partake in solitary reflection, engage in convivial group discussions, or participate in spirited rounds of card games beneath the unbroken shelter of the continuous eaves.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2021, finished in January 2022 and located in Dangyang City, Hubei, China.
Operation Flow: Instead of adhering to a conventional pavilion design, this project deconstructs the building type into two essential structural components: the roof and the podium. The roof section slopes southward, conforming to the terrain and shaping a continuous corridor. Conversely, the podium inclines northward, melding with the entrance plaza and converting it into an elevated vantage point for skyward observation. Through this redefinition of the roof and podium, the design engenders two distinct yet harmonious viewing experiences—one dynamic and the other static.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Huazhong University of Science and Technology and FOG Architecture Studio.
Team Members: Cao Xiaomao
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Pavilion Roof Profile, 2022
Image #2: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Aerial View, 2022
Image #3: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Overall View, 2022
Image #4: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Roof View, 2022
Image #5: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Corridor View, 2022