Memories of Water Galeri Pameran by Toshio Tsushima

Memories of Water Galeri Pameran by Toshio Tsushima is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Emas in Desain Arsitektur, Bangunan dan Struktur Competition Category.

EmasArsitektur· 2021

Memories of Water Galeri Pameran

by Toshio Tsushima

Client: China Resources Land Limited

A' Design Award Emas Winner in Arsitektur Category

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The Design

About Memories of Water Galeri Pameran

Memories of Water adalah sebuah galeri pameran yang terletak di tepi pantai di Qingdao, Tiongkok. Bangunan ini menghadirkan pemandangan laut yang panoramik dalam konteks perkotaan. Sistem dinding tirai (curtain wall) dengan sirip baja digunakan pada lantai pertama untuk meminimalkan kehadiran struktur. Pada lantai kedua, kaca ultra-transparan dipasang tanpa sirip maupun rangka, sehingga batas antara ruang dalam dan ruang luar menjadi semakin samar. Struktur kantilever menciptakan kesan melayang. Lanskap air mengelilingi bangunan dan melembutkan transisi dari kota menuju alam. Luas bangunan kotor mencapai 1800 meter persegi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Emas

Memories of Water Galeri Pameran adalah pemenang A' Design Award Emas, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas satu, menakjubkan, dan menonjol. Pemenang Emas adalah kreasi yang sangat inovatif, visioner, dan berkilau memukau yang mencerminkan kejeniusan, kebijaksanaan, dan kepiawaian para desainernya. Memories of Water Galeri Pameran diharapkan menjadi penemuan yang sangat dipuji, perintis tren, dan monumental yang memberikan nilai tanpa preseden. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Emas ini adalah proyek yang spektakuler dan disegani yang sangat bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Memories of Water Galeri Pameran menciptakan perasaan keinginan yang kuat, membangkitkan gairah, mendorong kreativitas, dan memukau kita.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: With the prime location of the site, which situates by the shoreline in Qingdao, China, the design is to create a relationship between natural environment and the architectural space. With the advantage of the site location, the architecture provides a space for visitors to enjoy the dramatic and panoramic view of the ocean, meanwhile experience nature within the urban area.
Dimensions & Packaging: Gross build area: 1800 sqm
Tags: Architecture, Exhibition gallery, Civic
Production Technology: The building uses curtain wall system and steel fins on the first floor to minimize the structure as well as to offer panoramic view with minimal visual disruption. On the second floor, the ultra-transparent glass is installed without any fins or frames to show no boundary between indoor and outdoor space. Cantilever structure is used for a dramatic floating effect.
Design Challenge: The most difficult part of the design is to figure out how to create communication between people, nature, and the architectural space not only visually, but also aurally, tactilely, and through the other senses of body.
Research: Given the fact that the site is the last available waterfront site in Qingdao, the uniqueness of the site and the surrounding environment were taken into consideration. Wind flow and the minerals in the air (which contains quite amount of sodium) were also well researched as these conditions would affect the design of the building and the material choices.
Inspiration: The inspiration came from the beautiful ocean view in the urban city of Qingdao. The designers utilized the scene and water to create a dialogue between humans and the architectural space, and unites nature and architecture as one.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2019, and finished in May 2020 in Qingdao, China.
Operation Flow: Having water landscape, with the motion of waves and reflection, around the building allows a smooth transition between the outdoor and the indoor, as well as from the urban area to the nature.
Team Members: Toshio Tsushima
Xiaoru Hua
Dariusz Tadeusz Sosinka
Shangjie Jin
Image Credits: Image #1：Photographer Hui Zhang, 2020
Image #2：Photographer Hui Zhang, 2020
Image #3：Photographer Schranimage, 2021
Image #4：Photographer Schranimage, 2021
Image #5：Photographer Schranimage, 2021
Video Credits: Hui Zhang, 2020