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Zhao Hua Xi Shi Museo Oikóva by Paul Bo Peng

Zhao Hua Xi Shi Museo Oikóva by Paul Bo Peng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 A' Design Award Itaju in Arquitectura, Óga ha Mba'eguasu Jejapo Competition Category.


ItajuArquitectura· 2018

Zhao Hua Xi Shi Museo Oikóva

by Paul Bo Peng

Client: Iapa

A' Design Award Itaju Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Zhao Hua Xi Shi Museo Oikóva

Oĩva Muralla Tuicha China rykuére, ko resort iporãitereíva omopyahu ñomongeta yvypóra rembiasakue ha diseño koangagua apytépe. Hembiaporã ombojoaju tenda ojehechauka hag̃ua arte, tenda tembi'u porãite, tenda vy'arã ha oficina peteĩ ñemboguata arquitectónico porãme. Ndahetái jave ojehu peteĩ resort ko'ãichagua tuicha mba'e oĩva peteĩ tenda ipyahýva historia ha tetã reko rehegua. Ko diseño omomorãmbi py'a arquitectura ypykuéragua china-gua ha omointerpreta jey peteĩ ta sofisticado koanga ohekáva rupive—omoheñóivo peteĩ tenda pyhare atemporal oñembohovái historia ha pyahu apykuérandi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Itaju

Zhao Hua Xi Shi Museo Oikóva ohupyty A' Design Award Itaju, peteĩ ñehechakuaa heta prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño primera clase, maravilloso ha sobresaliente-pe. Umi ganador Itaju ha'e creación heta innovador, visionario ha glamoroso ohesape'ỹva ohechaukáva genio, sabiduría ha habilidad umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Zhao Hua Xi Shi Museo Oikóva ha'eha peteĩ invento ojehechakuaavéva, tendencia omoĩva ha monumental ome'ẽva valor ndojehecháiva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Itaju ha'e proyecto espectacular ha respetado ohepyme'ẽva heta ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Zhao Hua Xi Shi Museo Oikóva omoheñói sentimiento ipotapy mbarete, omokyre'ỹ pasión, ombokyre'ỹ creatividad ha ñanemombyasy.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The project is a luxury resort located at the foot of the Great Wall of China. The design is unique in its location and function. The resort incorporates art exhibition, catering, leisure and office spaces. It is extremely rare to have a resort of this style located in such a famous and historically significant site. The cultural significance of the site is reflected in the architectural design of the wellness resort. The design captures traditional Chinese culture but with a sophisticated modern twist
Dimensions & Packaging
Gross building area: 750 sqm
Exhibition:200 sqm
Catering:105 sqm
Leisure: 280 sqm
Office:50 sqm
Tags
Cultural, Resort, Design, Architecture, Wellness, Retreat, Hotel, China, Historic
Production Technology
We used locally sourced materials, both new and recycled, including local timber for facade cladding, local river reeds for the outdoor celling, recycled timber sleepers for the path, and local pebbles and stones for the feature walls. The material choice not only reduced the cost, but also added to the story and character of the building. We chose a steel structure that can be prefabricated off-site then assembled on-site. This process reduced the construction time and the main building structure was completed before winter. The interior fit-out was then carried out in a reasonable indoor working temperature during the winter time.
Design Challenge
The most challenging aspect of this project was the construction. We were under time and cost pressure from the client, therefore certain modifications were made the design to fit these requriements. For example, we used a container for the main body of the structure because it was easy to construct and cost effective.
Research
We researched the architecture and design of tradtional Chinese style gardens and traditional Beijing style courtyard houses to use as our design inspiration. We also researched and drew inspiration from permaculture, a design philosophy originating from Australia. Permaculture is a system of design principles based on simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural world. We used this philosophy for our design and choice of materials.
Inspiration
Inspiration was taken from traditional Chinese art and design culture. Given the historic backdrop of the Great Wall, our design was inspired by the layout of a Chinese style Courtyard House which typically contains a series of rooms built around an open central garden. The design also embraces the scenic nature of the Great Wall and maximizes the visitor’s ability to enjoy the view and natural surroundings.
Project Duration
The project started construction from May 2015 and finished in July 2016. The project is located at Jingshanling the foot of the Great Wall, Beijing China.
Operation Flow
The Yin Ma Chuan of the Great Wall complex serves as an oasis for city-dwellers, allowing them to escape the stress of the city and return to a clean, natural environment where they can relax and nurture their soul
Team Members
Paul Bo Peng
Yang
Yen Hu
Stoney Yu
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer ZENG Zhe, Zhao Hua Xi Shi 2016
Image #2: Photographer ZENG Zhe, Zhao Hua Xi Shi, 2016
Image #3: Photographer ZENG Zhe, Zhao Hua Xi Shi, 2016
Image #4: Photographer ZENG Zhe, Zhao Hua Xi Shi, 2016
Image #5: Photographer ZENG Zhe, Zhao Hua Xi Shi, 2016

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