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The Crystal Clubhouse Jumba la Klabu la Jamii by Kris Lin

The Crystal Clubhouse Jumba la Klabu la Jamii by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Majengo, Ujenzi na Miundo Competition Category.


DhahabuUsanifu wa Majengo· 2024

The Crystal Clubhouse Jumba la Klabu la Jamii

by Kris Lin

Client: Kris Lin International Design

Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award Winner in Usanifu wa Majengo Category

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The Design

About The Crystal Clubhouse Jumba la Klabu la Jamii

Crystal Clubhouse ni nafasi ya pamoja ya kijamii iliyoundwa kuhamasisha mwingiliano miongoni mwa majirani. Jengo hili lina eneo la mita za mraba 1500 katika ghorofa tatu. Ghorofa ya chini ina eneo la mapokezi na klabu ya chai, ghorofa ya pili ina sehemu ya kusoma, chumba cha yoga na ukumbi wa mazoezi ya mwili, na ghorofa ya tatu ina bwawa la kuogelea lenye mwanga wa jua kwa ajili ya shughuli za kifamilia. Muundo huu umepata msukumo kutoka kwa kioo cha fuwele na unatumia vioo vya upitishaji mkubwa wa mwanga na utoaji mdogo wa joto (low-emissivity) pamoja na vioo maalum vyeupe vilivyokolea na paneli za alumini zilizotiwa rangi ya kijivu iliyokoza kwa mchakato wa anodizing. Uso wa mbele wa jengo unaoonyesha ndani unafanya jumba hili la klabu lionekane jepesi na wazi.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award

The Crystal Clubhouse Jumba la Klabu la Jamii ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kuu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya daraja la kwanza, ya ajabu na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Dhahabu ni kazi bunifu mno, zenye maono makubwa na za kung'aa kwa umaridadi zinazoakisi kipaji, hekima na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. The Crystal Clubhouse Jumba la Klabu la Jamii inatarajiwa kuwa uvumbuzi unaosifiwa sana, wa kuweka mielekeo na wa kihistoria unaoleta thamani isiyo na kifani. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award ni mradi wa kustaajabisha na unaoheshimika unaonufaisha sana na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. The Crystal Clubhouse Jumba la Klabu la Jamii huzua hisia kali za hamu, huamsha shauku, huhimiza ubunifu na hutuvutia.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
1.Function:
Create a community shared club to enhance interaction among people, thus featuring spaces like a tea club, shared book bar, sunlit pool, gym, and yoga room.

2.Purpose:

To deepen parent-child communication through the establishment of interactive spaces;
To build a community shared space centered on physical health;
To strengthen neighborhood ties and foster interactions between families.

3.Approach:
Integrated creation of architecture, interior design, and soft furnishings.
Dimensions & Packaging
The club covers 1500 sqm over three floors: a ground-floor reception and tea club for casual chats, a second-floor reading bar, yoga room, and gym for wellness, and a third-floor sunlit pool for family activities. It enhances neighborhood bonds through thoughtful design and diverse facilities.
Tags
Architectural Design , Community Shared Clubhouse , Integrated Design of Architecture, Landscape, Interior, and Soft Decoration
Production Technology
To ensure the building's transparency, the ground floor uses high-transmittance low-emissivity glass, combined with custom deep white glass and dark gray anodized aluminum panels. This adds richness to the building's facade, making the overall visual effect appear light and as if floating in mid-air from a distance.
Design Challenge
Challenge: Designing a transparent, lightweight glass building without compromising structural strength.

Solution:

High-Performance Glass: Use Low-E glass for both transparency and safety.
Hidden Structure: Embed load-bearing structures or use slim steel frames for a minimal look.
Glass Curtain Walls: Employ non-load-bearing glass walls for an exterior that balances clarity
Research
The integrated design creates a multifunctional community center that merges indoor and outdoor spaces, using glass to foster light and connectivity, blending activities and landscapes for a cohesive, open yet private setting.

This design not only allows residents to enjoy natural light and beautiful scenery but also fosters neighborhood interaction, strengthening community cohesion.
Inspiration
Concept: Crystal
Inspired by "crystal," the goal is to create a light, transparent glass structure, aiming to break away from the closed-off feel of traditional buildings. Utilizing the refractive qualities of crystal to design multifaceted surfaces, the concept enhances the transparency and openness of the space, showcasing the lively activities of people within the glass architecture, and fostering a bustling, harmonious atmosphere.
Project Duration
The project started its design phase in Shanghai, China, in October 2022 and was completed in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, in June 2023.
Operation Flow
Imagine a community center crafted from transparent glass, inspired by the bright and transparent qualities of crystal. It aims to break down the sense of enclosure in architecture through open and vibrant spaces.

Facilities include a tea house, a shared library bar, a sunlit swimming pool, among others, fostering healthy living and strengthening community connections.

The design offers a versatile activity center that strengthens both internal and external connections.
Patents
Kris Lin International Design
Team Members
Designer: Kris Lin
Architect: Kris Lin
Image Credits
Image #1—#5: Photographer Cheng Ming

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