GAFA Changgang Admin Bldg Design Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis by Tong Xin Cai

GAFA Changgang Admin Bldg Design Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis by Tong Xin Cai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

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GAFA Changgang Admin Bldg Design Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis

by Tong Xin Cai

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

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The Design

About GAFA Changgang Admin Bldg Design Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis

Tha Dealbhadh Togalach Rianachd GAFA Changgang na ath-nuadhachadh taobh a-staigh air an togalach rianachd aig Campas Changgang. Tha am pròiseact a' còmhdach mu 3600 meatair ceàrnagach de dh'fharsaingeachd taobh a-staigh ann an togalach de cheithir làir. Tha an dealbhadh a' gleidheadh a' bhogha shuaicheanta aig an structar thùsail agus a' cur ris mullaichean sgàthanach ann an stàilinn gun mheirg le crìoch sgàthain, ballachan geal-poirceallain, eileamaidean stàilinn co-mheatailt agus solais fhionnar. Thathar a' dèiligeadh ri àirde mullaich chuingealaichte agus droch sholas nàdarra tro fhaileasachd agus leudachadh lèirsinneach. Tha samhlaidhean eachdraidheil air an ceangal ri stuthan an latha an-diugh.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha GAFA Changgang Admin Bldg Design Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis 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 GAFA Changgang Admin Bldg Design Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis 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 GAFA Changgang Admin Bldg Design Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Oifis na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: 1.The design draws inspiration from inheriting and reinterpreting the historical symbols of the GAFA Changgang Campus Administration Building. By preserving the iconic arch, introducing mirrored ceilings and porcelain-white walls, it addresses spatial constraints and poor lighting, creating an elegant, transparent, and pristine atmosphere. The fusion of tradition and innovation endows the public space with renewed value.
Dimensions & Packaging: Interior area: approximately 3600 square meter
Building area: 4 floors, 4000 square meter
Tags: Archway Mirror Inheritance Innovation Clean
Production Technology: The key challenge of this project was enhancing indoor lighting and ceiling height while preserving the original structure. To address this, we employed mirror-finished stainless steel materials. The installation of the mirrored ceiling and ensuring its flatness presented the most difficult aspects of the project. After installing the ceiling joists, the factory safely transported the mirrored ceiling panels to the site. Welding components connecting to the joists were then attached to the back of the stainless steel panels. Using a hoist system, the panels were lifted into place and installed.
Design Challenge: The creative and research challenge of this project lies in balancing the continuation of historical architectural symbols with the infusion of modern design language within limited spatial and contextual constraints. It requires preserving iconic elements such as arches while employing innovations in mirrors, light, and materials to address cramped space and insufficient lighting, ultimately achieving harmony between tradition and modernity.
Research: By adopting design approaches such as mirrored ceilings, porcelain-coated finishes, and alloy steel structures, the project addresses issues of insufficient lighting and low ceiling height. Through inheriting the historical style while embedding modern symbols, it creates an elegant, transparent, and pristine spatial atmosphere, reinforcing the unity of functionality and aesthetic value.
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from inheriting and reinterpreting the historical symbols of the GAFA Changgang Campus Administration Building. By preserving the iconic arch, introducing mirrored ceilings and porcelain-white walls, it addresses spatial constraints and poor lighting, creating an elegant, transparent, and pristine atmosphere. The fusion of tradition and innovation endows the public space with renewed value.
Project Duration: From July 2023 to November 2023, completed.
Operation Flow: Through mirrored reflection and spatial extension, combined with arch symbols, porcelain-coated finishes, alloy steel structures, and cool lighting, the design achieves symbolic implantation, visual guidance, and spatial optimization in environmental renovation.
Patents: A modular door frame for rapid installation and removal. ZL 2024 1 1965976.2. TongXin Cai. 2025. China.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer TongXin Cai, Plastic Memory, 2023.
Image #2: Photographer TongXin Cai, Plastic Memory, 2023.
Image #3: Photographer TongXin Cai, Plastic Memory, 2023.
Image #4: Photographer TongXin Cai, Plastic Memory, 2023.
Image #5: Photographer TongXin Cai, Plastic Memory, 2023.
Video Credits：ZeKai Lao, 2023.