Changchun Aerospace Expo Aedificium Culturale ab Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang

Opus Changchun Aerospace Expo Aedificium Culturale a designatore Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Categoria Certaminis Architectura.

AurumArchitectura· 2026

Changchun Aerospace Expo Aedificium Culturale

a Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang

Cliens: Harbin Institute of Technology Sun Cheng Young Scientist Studio

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Categoria Architectura

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De Changchun Aerospace Expo Aedificium Culturale

Changchun Aerospace Expo est aedificium culturale exhibitionibus atque institutioni astronauticis dicatum, in palude tutela munita in Sinis septentrionali-orientalibus positum. Forma curvata figuras caelestes formasque organicas paludis revocat. Dispositio humilis, altitudine maxima duodeviginti metrorum, effectum in situm coercet. Tectum primi tabulati, cui aditus patet, cum horto circumiacenti coniungitur. Compages chalybea ad hoc facta geometriam curvatam complexam sustinet, et cutis integrata ex vitro laminisque metallicis munimentum contra frigus caeli praebet. Area totius pavimenti circiter quattuor milia quingentorum metrorum quadratorum est.

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De Praemium A' Design Award Aureum

Changchun Aerospace Expo Aedificium Culturale victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aureum, honoris amplissimi formis primi ordinis, mirabilibus et praestantibus dati. Victores Aurei sunt opera valde nova, provida et splendida, quae ingenium, sapientiam et peritiam auctorum suorum referunt. Exspectatur Changchun Aerospace Expo Aedificium Culturale inventum laudatissimum, inclinationes creans et monumentale fore, quod pretium inauditum afferat. Haec forma Aureo praemio victa est incepto mirabile et honoratum, quod fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovet. Changchun Aerospace Expo Aedificium Culturale cupiditatem vehementem excitat, studium accendit, ingenium creandi fovet et capit.

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Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: This aerospace landmark features a curved form that mirrors space silhouettes, linking cosmic aspirations to the wetland. A low-profile layout minimizes ecological impact, while the first-floor roof integrates with the surrounding park to blend culture and leisure. The structure uses a custom steel framework to realize its futuristic motifs, balanced by an integrated skin that ensures thermal efficiency and material savings in a cold climate.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: The structure occupies a total floor area of approximately 4500 square meters. The building features a maximum height of 18 meters to maintain a low profile relative to the wetland horizon. All dimensions and material tolerances were managed via a centralized BIM model. The primary framework consists of customized structural steel with an integrated high-performance glass and metal panel facade system.
Notulae: Aerospace Culture, Computational Design, Nonlinear Form, Severe Cold Climate zone
Technologia Productionis: The project utilized Building Information Modeling and computational design to optimize the structure for extreme cold. High-precision steel fabrication was employed for the complex curved geometries. Advanced simulation tools ensured the integration of utilities within the building form to eliminate dead space. The building skin was developed using parametric modeling to balance aesthetic motifs with high-performance insulation.
Provocatio Designandi: The primary challenge was balancing the bold "flying vehicle" aesthetic with the strict ecological constraints of a wetland site. Realizing the complex curved geometry in a cold-climate region required overcoming thermal bridge issues and structural dead space. Computational design was essential to synchronize the utility systems with the custom steel framework, ensuring that the architectural form remained efficient and functional without sacrificing its artistic vision.
Investigatio: Research focused on integrating aerospace education with ecological preservation in cold climates. Objectives included minimizing site impact and optimizing thermal performance. Methodology involved site analysis and parametric solar studies. Tools included Rhino, Grasshopper, and BIM software. Results demonstrated a 15 percent reduction in material waste. Insights show that aerospace motifs can coexist with sustainable design through advanced computational optimization.
Inspiratio: The design is inspired by the intersection of celestial silhouettes and the organic forms of wetland ecosystems. The project seeks to symbolize human aspirations for space exploration while maintaining a deep connection to the terrestrial landscape. The "floating forest" and "flying vehicle" motifs serve as the primary visual drivers for the architectural language.
Duratio Operis: The project began in March 2024 in Changchun and reached the final design stage in March 2025. The site is located within a protected wetland zone in the Northeast region of China.
Cursus Operationis: Visitors experience a seamless transition from the wetland park onto the accessible roof landscape. Internally, the flow is guided by the building's curved geometry, leading through aerospace exhibits to ecological viewing platforms. The interaction between the interior exhibition space and the exterior natural environment is facilitated by the integrated skin, offering panoramic views of the wetland while maintaining a comfortable indoor climate.
Membra Turmae: Lead Architect: Cheng Sun
Lead Architect: Dagang Qu
Architect: Xi Huang
Architect: Xumiao Guo
Architect: Xiufeng Li
Agnitiones Imaginum: Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Xumiao Guo, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu and Xumiao Guo, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.