Park Lane Complex Ikigo cyo Kugurisha by Nic Lee

Park Lane Complex Ikigo cyo Kugurisha by Nic Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

BuronzeImbere y'Inyubako· 2024

Park Lane Complex Ikigo cyo Kugurisha

by Nic Lee

Client: China Resources Land South China Guangzhou Co.

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

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The Design

About Park Lane Complex Ikigo cyo Kugurisha

Ikigo cya Park Lane ni ikigo cyo kugurisha kiri i Guangzhou, mu Bushinwa, gifite ubuso bwa metero kare 2164. Imbere muri iyi nyubako hahujwe imijyi y'ibibanza gakondo (traditional courtyards) n'inyubako z'imisusire y'Uburayi hamwe n'inzira y'abanyamaguru ifasha kunoza uko abantu banyura. Ikibanza cyo hagati (central courtyard) kigera ku byiciro byombi kandi kigahuza ibi byiciro mu buryo bugaragarira amaso. Aho winjirira ku cyiciro cya kabiri gikurikiza igishushanyo cy'urukiramende rusubira aho gitangiye (square loop layout), kigakora nk'ahakirwa abashyitsi ndetse n'ahereza. Amabuye ya travertine atukura yongera ubushyuhe n'imiterere ku byo hagati bidafite amabara akomeye. Icyumba cyihariye cyo kuriramo ifunguro gikoresha urusika rw'ibiti rusa n'akayoya (lattice-like wooden grille) kugira ngo hagerweho uringaniro hagati y'urumuri n'ubwigenge.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Park Lane Complex Ikigo cyo Kugurisha ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Park Lane Complex Ikigo cyo Kugurisha biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Park Lane Complex Ikigo cyo Kugurisha ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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