Aero Grove Ionad Cultarach Coimhearsnachd by Xinyun Li

Aero Grove Ionad Cultarach Coimhearsnachd by Xinyun Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

AirgeadAiltireachd· 2026

Aero Grove Ionad Cultarach Coimhearsnachd

by Xinyun Li

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Aero Grove Ionad Cultarach Coimhearsnachd

Is togalach cultarach a th' ann an Aero Grove a shuidheas ann an àite uaine poblach ann am Boston. Bidh e a' sgrùdadh mar a dh'fhaodas ailtireachd mhòr fighe a-steach don bhaile gu h-iriosal, a' toirt a-steach dreuchdan cultarach is foghlaim fhad 's a ghlèidheas e saorsa is sruthadh na làraich. Bidh àiteachan taisbeanaidh a' measgachadh le eòlasan bogaidh, agus bidh àrd-ùrlar dàrna-ìre a' brosnachadh còmhraidh is cleachdaidh. Bidh a chruth cruinn sruthach agus a raointean tulgach a' ceangal dhaoine, ailtireachd, nàdar, agus am baile gu nàdarra. Bidh aghaidh an togalaich na chanabhas airson solas an latha is sgàilean. Tha e a' tabhann eòlasan bho sheallaidhean baile gu cùirtean dlùth.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Aero Grove Ionad Cultarach Coimhearsnachd air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Aero Grove Ionad Cultarach Coimhearsnachd na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Aero Grove Ionad Cultarach Coimhearsnachd na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

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
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Image #5: Xinyun Li