Cetacean Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga by Yihao Tong

Cetacean Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga by Yihao Tong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qaab-dhismeedka, Dhismaha iyo Qaab-dhismeedyada Competition Category.

LacagQaab-dhismeed· 2022

Cetacean Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga

by Yihao Tong

Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qaab-dhismeed Category

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The Design

About Cetacean Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga

Mashruuc ku meel gaar ah oo aan weli la dhamaystirin. Dhismaha dhaqanka ayaa la filayaa inuu ku yaal Iceland meel safar ah. Qaabka bionic dabada nibiriga iyo qalfoofka ayaa noqday luqadda dhismahan. Dhismaha oo dhan waa deegaan-saaxiibtinimo. Dhammaan alaabta dib ayaa loo warshadayn karaa. Dhammaan bannaanka gudaha oo dhan waxay isticmaalaan nal dabiici ah. Ma aha oo kaliya naqshadeeyayaasha inay abuuraan naqshado muuqaal kale oo cajiib ah, laakiin sidoo kale waxay ka qayb qaadan doonaan kordhinta fahamka nibiriyada iyo ilaalinta nolosha badda.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award

Cetacean Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Cetacean Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Cetacean Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: As a temporary and yet to be completed project. The cultural building is expected to Iceland as a travel destination. The bionic form of the whale tail and skeleton became the language of this building. Whole building is eco-friendly, All material can be recycle and use naturel light. Not only will tad studio be creating architecture in yet another remarkable landscape, but tad studio will also take part in increasing the understanding of whales and preservation of marine life.
Dimensions & Packaging: 50 meter long ，40 meter wide ， 7 meter high
Tags: Contemporary Architecture， exhibition， eco-friendly， Atmosphere
Production Technology: Wood mortise and tenon joint, Concrete placement, Glass curtain wall
Design Challenge: The project focuses on environmental protection and culture exhibit . The shape is similar to the tail of a whale, echoing the whales on the sea, and the curved roof prevents snow accumulation. Interior with different heights of glass curtain walls offering different views. All materials can be recycled. The interior space retains part of the original environment, Arouse people's reflection on human activities has caused irreversible damage to Iceland's natural environment.
Research: The town of Husavik sits on the eastern shore of Shaky Bay, known around the world as Whale Capital of Iceland. In the past years whales have been spotted in 98% of all whale-watching trips. The curved roof becomes a new viewpoint that visitors and locals can see whale or the northern lights dancing over the sky. As a result of this curvature, snow build-up will be minimized. which is favourable for both material and energy consumption.
Inspiration: Husavik is one of best whale watching place which at the edge of the continent, and the continental plate disappears into the sea. The ocean surface separates the two worlds. The architecture shape inspiration comes from the frequent exposure of whales' tails on the sea, It seems to be the communication between underwater creatures and the land. The motive is to create a space to increase the sense of experience to feeling climate change by integrating the architecture with the surrounding lan
Project Duration: This project was developed in Italy, Milan during a period of 4 months, from August 2021 to December 2021. The location planned for the project to be implemented was in Husavik Iceland.
Operation Flow: Designed as two raised cornice, the surface of the building resembles the tail of a whale when diving, creating an imaginary connection between the land and the underwater world. The external public landscape allows locals and visitors to lie and sit and enjoy the sun during the summer months. During the winter, observe the aurora or sea whale migration through the eaves of different heights inside. The interior retains some of the original landscape vegetation and stones. The exhibition wall divides the floating space inside.
Team Members: Yihao Tong
Image Credits: Architect/Yihao Tong 2021