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Park Lane Complex Kituo cha Mauzo by Nic Lee

Park Lane Complex Kituo cha Mauzo by Nic Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Nafasi za Ndani na Maonyesho Competition Category.


ShabaMambo ya Ndani· 2024

Park Lane Complex Kituo cha Mauzo

by Nic Lee

Client: China Resources Land South China Guangzhou Co.

Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Mambo ya Ndani Category

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The Design

About Park Lane Complex Kituo cha Mauzo

Jumba la Park Lane ni kituo cha mauzo kilichopo Guangzhou, Uchina, chenye eneo la mita za mraba 2164. Muundo wa ndani unaunganisha ua wa jadi na majengo ya kimtindo wa Kimagharibi pamoja na njia ya wazi ya watembea kwa miguu ili kuboresha mtiririko wa mwendo. Ua wa katikati unaenea kwenye sakafu zote mbili na kuziunganisha kwa kuonekana. Mlango wa ghorofa ya pili unafuata mpangilio wa duara wa mraba unaotumika kama eneo la kukaribisha wageni na nafasi ya maonyesho. Jiwe jekundu la travertine linaongeza uchangamfu na muundo wa ziada kwenye mandhari ya ndani yenye rangi zisizo na msisimko. Ukumbi wa faragha wa kulia chakula unatumia sehemu ya mbao yenye muundo wa kimiani ili kusawazisha mwanga na faragha.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award

Park Lane Complex Kituo cha Mauzo ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Park Lane Complex Kituo cha Mauzo inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Park Lane Complex Kituo cha Mauzo hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.

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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