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Park Lane Complex Centre de Vendas by Nic Lee

Park Lane Complex Centre de Vendas by Nic Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Bronze in Interior Competition Category.


BronzeInterior· 2024

Park Lane Complex Centre de Vendas

by Nic Lee

Client: China Resources Land South China Guangzhou Co.

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Park Lane Complex Centre de Vendas

Lo Complèx Park Lane es un centre de vendas a Guangzhou, en China, amb una superfícia de 2164 mètres carrats. L'interior amalgama de cortius tradicionals amb de bastiments d'estil occidental e una galariá pedestra per melhorar la circulacion. Un cortiu central s'espandís sus los dos estatges e los conneta visualament. L'entrada del segond estatge seguís una disposicion en anèl carrat que servís tant coma zòna d'acuèlh coma espaci d'exposicion. Lo travertin ros apòrta de calor e de textura a l'interior neutre. Una sala de repais privada utiliza una grasilha de fusta en forma de trelhís per equilibrar lum e intimitat.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Park Lane Complex Centre de Vendas a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Park Lane Complex Centre de Vendas siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Park Lane Complex Centre de Vendas satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Guangzhou's dynamic cityscape, shaped by its geography and commerce, epitomizes the blending of north-south and east-west cultures. Waterfrom Design highlight this synthesis through spatial design, seamlessly integrating traditional courtyards with Western-style buildings and pedestrian arcade. Our choice of materials, such as red travertine from the Middle East, pays homage to Guangzhou's Lingnan culture "red standstone" while also exemplifying its cross-regional approach to material sourcing from the West.
Dimensions & Packaging
Project Area: 2164 square meters
Tags
sales center, city culture, red travertine, stairs, Guangzhou
Production Technology
Waterfrom Design integrate courtyards and pedestrian arcade to create efficient interior circulation. The second-floor entrance is designed in a layout resembling the Chinese character "回", doubling as a welcoming area and display space. A central courtyard spans both floors, illuminating their relationship.
Design Challenge
Lingnan's original cultural aesthetics were often ornate and intricate, featuring common elements like carvings and colored glass. To present their culture in a more abstract way, Waterfrom Design rely on spatial circulation and material choices to convey the city's historical context. This approach ensures that despite its modernization, the architecture remains compatible with local traditions.
Research
In addition to material selection, many spaces within the venue draw inspiration from traditional Guangzhou festivals and gatherings, such as the commonly observed lantern parades. Waterfrom Design incorporate symbolic elements into sleek and transparent glass lamp posts, transforming the space into a different atmosphere after dark.
Inspiration
In southern cities like Guangzhou, commercial ports have shaped a diverse architectural landscape blending Eastern and Western styles. Traditional courtyards and modern Western-style buildings coexist, defining the city's character. Leveraging "blank spaces" in both styles, Water From Design optimize spatial layout by integrating courtyards and covered walkways, enhancing indoor circulation and maximizing space efficiency for seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.
Project Duration
Located in Guangzhou, China, this project is started in May 2023 and completed in September 2023.
Operation Flow
Adjacent to the entrance, a long courtyard hosts a café on the first floor. The main wall extends upwards, blending with sculptural elements like split rock-like stairs and a bar area. Red sandstone dominates the visual landscape, adding warmth and texture to the neutral interior, creating a memorable ambiance. The private dining hall, strategically positioned away from the main circulation pathways, sits in a secluded corner opposite the courtyard. Drawing inspiration from floral walls, it employs a lattice-like wooden grille technique, balancing light and privacy effectively.
Image Credits
Photographer One Thousand Degrees Image

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