Changchun Aerospace Expo Tlahtolmatiliz Calli by Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl in Calchihualiztli, Calmanaliztli ihuan Tlatecpanaliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
CozticteocuitlatlCalchihualiztli· 2026
Changchun Aerospace Expo Tlahtolmatiliz Calli
by Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang
Client: Harbin Institute of Technology Sun Cheng Young Scientist Studio
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl Winner in Calchihualiztli Category
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The Design
About Changchun Aerospace Expo Tlahtolmatiliz Calli
Changchun Aerospace Expo ce tlahtolmatiliz calli ic ilhuicayotl tlanextiliztli ihuan tlamachtiliztli, motlalia ipan ce tlamocuitlahuilli aixtlahuatl ompa mictlampa tonatiuh iquizayan China. In colihqui itlachiyaliz quilnamiqui in ilhuicac tlatlachiyaliztli ihuan in yolcayotl itlachiyaliz in aixtlahuatl. Ce ahmo huehcapan tlatlaliliztli ica caxtolli ihuan yei metros in huehcapanyotl ahmo cenca quicocoa in tlalli. In roof itech in achto tlamantli, campa mochi tlacatl huel calaqui, mosentlalia ica in milla in quiyahualoa. Ce tepoztli tlatzquiliztli tlen zan ic inin omochiuh quinapaloa in ohuih colihqui tlachiyaliztli, ihuan ce tlacenquixtilli ehuayotl ica tezcatl ihuan tepoztli amatlapaltin quitemaca totoniliztli tlapachiliztli ipampa in cecuizpan cahuitl. In mochi calli itlalmayotl achi nahui mil ihuan macuilpoalli ipan matlacpoalli metros cuadrados.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl
Changchun Aerospace Expo Tlahtolmatiliz Calli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl, huel mahuiztic tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in achtopa, huel cualli ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Cozticteocuitlatl ca cenca yancuic, tlachiyani ihuan tlanextic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli ihuan toltecayotl. Ca quinequi in Changchun Aerospace Expo Tlahtolmatiliz Calli quitlalizque yancuic tlamantli ihuan quimacazque tlazohtli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Cozticteocuitlatl ca mahuiztic tlamantli in quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Changchun Aerospace Expo Tlahtolmatiliz Calli quiyolchicahua ihuan quipaquiltia in tlacah.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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.
- Tags
- Aerospace Culture, Computational Design, Nonlinear Form, Severe Cold Climate zone
- Production Technology
- 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.
- Design Challenge
- 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.
- Research
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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.
- Project Duration
- 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.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Team Members
- Lead Architect: Cheng Sun
Lead Architect: Dagang Qu
Architect: Xi Huang
Architect: Xumiao Guo
Architect: Xiufeng Li - Image Credits
- 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.
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