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Memories of Water Galleria espositiva by Toshio Tsushima
Memories of Water Galleria espositiva by Toshio Tsushima
Memories of Water Galleria espositiva by Toshio Tsushima
Memories of Water Galleria espositiva by Toshio Tsushima
Memories of Water Galleria espositiva by Toshio Tsushima

Oro Architettura · 2021

Memories of Water Galleria espositiva

by Toshio Tsushima

  • A' Design Award d'Oro 2021 in Architettura
  • CLIENT: China Resources Land Limited
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 23,133
  • Verification code DABB7B570B · Verify this award
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About Memories of Water Galleria espositiva

Memories of Water è una galleria espositiva situata lungo la costa di Qingdao, in Cina. L'edificio offre vedute panoramiche sull'oceano all'interno di un contesto urbano. Al piano terra è stato adottato un sistema di facciata continua con pinne in acciaio, così da ridurre al minimo la presenza della struttura. Al primo piano è installato un vetro ultra-trasparente privo di pinne e di telai, riducendo il confine tra spazio interno ed esterno. Una struttura a sbalzo genera un effetto di sospensione. Un paesaggio d'acqua circonda l'edificio e addolcisce la transizione dalla città alla natura. La superficie lorda costruita è di 1800 metri quadrati.

About the A' Design Award d'Oro

Memories of Water Galleria espositiva ha vinto l'A' Design Award d'Oro, un riconoscimento immensamente prestigioso conferito a design di primissima qualità, meravigliosi e straordinari. I vincitori d'Oro sono creazioni estremamente innovative, visionarie e di un fascino abbagliante che riflettono il genio, la saggezza e l'abilità dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Memories of Water Galleria espositiva sia un'invenzione molto elogiata, all'avanguardia e monumentale che offre un valore senza precedenti. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award d'Oro è un progetto spettacolare e rispettato che giova grandemente ai confini dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia e li fa avanzare. Memories of Water Galleria espositiva crea intensi sentimenti di desiderio, risveglia la passione, incoraggia la creatività e ci affascina.

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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.
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

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