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Park Lane Complex Setsi sa Thekiso by Nic Lee

Park Lane Complex Setsi sa Thekiso by Nic Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Ka Hare le Dipontsho Competition Category.


BoronseKa Hare· 2024

Park Lane Complex Setsi sa Thekiso

by Nic Lee

Client: China Resources Land South China Guangzhou Co.

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Ka Hare Category

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The Design

About Park Lane Complex Setsi sa Thekiso

Park Lane Complex ke setsi sa thekiso Guangzhou, Chaena, se nang le sebaka sa 2164 square meters. Ka hare, ho kopantsoe matlo a setso a nang le mabaleng le meaho ea setaele sa Bophirimela hammoho le arcade ea baeti ho ntlafatsa tsamaiso. Lebala le bohareng le akaretsa mekato e 'meli le ho e hokahanya ka mahlo. Monyako oa mokato oa bobeli o latela moralo o sebopeho sa lisekoere se potolohileng, o sebetsang joalo ka sebaka sa kamohelo hape le sebaka sa pontšo. Lejoe la Red travertine le kenya mocheso le mofuta oo ho eona ka hare ho neutral. Holo ea lijo ea lekunutu e sebelisa lattice ea lehong e kang marang-rang ho leka-lekanya leseli le lekunutu.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Park Lane Complex Setsi sa Thekiso ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Park Lane Complex Setsi sa Thekiso e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Park Lane Complex Setsi sa Thekiso e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

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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