Wenzhou Christine 婚礼艺术中心 by Antistatics Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 建筑与结构设计 Competition Category.
铜建筑· 2024
Wenzhou Christine 婚礼艺术中心
Client: AntiStatics Architecture(Beijing+New York)
A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 建筑 Category
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About Wenzhou Christine 婚礼艺术中心
温州克莉丝汀是一座位于中国温州的婚礼艺术中心。该项目对一栋建于20世纪90年代的半圆形酒店建筑进行了改造。新建外立面采用激光切割穿孔铝板包覆,其图案灵感源自婚纱的蕾丝与刺绣。9.7米高的立面宛如被风吹动的婚纱,夜间灯光则将图案层层显现。700平方米的室内空间包含展示休息厅与婚礼仪式厅。该设计亦致力于焕新老城中心的街区面貌。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 铜奖
Wenzhou Christine 婚礼艺术中心是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Wenzhou Christine 婚礼艺术中心将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Wenzhou Christine 婚礼艺术中心出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The design of the wedding art center in Wenzhou, China draws inspiration from the fluid forms of wedding dresses, translating their elegance, curves, and femininity into architectural and interior elements. This concept seeks to create a unique experience that celebrates the beauty and romance of weddings through innovative spatial design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The redesigned facade part is 9.7 meter tall, which plays a crucial role in revitalizing the surrounding neighborhood. As people pass by, they are greeted by the mesmerizing sight of the wind-simulated wedding dress, which adds a touch of whimsy and elegance to the streetscape. The transformation of the building not only enhances the overall visual quality of the area but also injects a sense of vibrancy and vitality into the urban space. The interior of the renovation from an exiting hotel is 700 sqm, contains a Display Lounge, and a Wedding Ceremony Hall.
- Tags
- light-weight, fluid, romance, motion, dynamic, innovation, wedding, experience
- Production Technology
- The 90s-styled half-circular plan-shaped hotel building serves as the canvas for the innovative facade design. By reimagining the existing facade with a perforated metal laser-cut aluminum material, the building takes on the appearance of a dynamic, wind-simulated wedding dress. The design cleverly utilizes the existing column locations and door forms to create a harmonious integration of the new facade with the building's structure. This transformation not only enhances the visual identity of the wedding art center but also breathes new life into the outdated architectural style of the neighborhood.
- Design Challenge
- The innovation of this design lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate the form logic and visual language of wedding dresses into the architectural and interior elements of the art center. By reimagining traditional motifs and materials in a contemporary context, the design offers a fresh and unforgettable experience that sets it apart from conventional wedding venues.
- Research
- This design draws inspiration from the fluid forms of wedding dresses, translating their elegance, curves, and femininity into architectural and interior elements. The interior spaces include various display lounges where wedding dresses and accessories are showcased like works of art.
- Inspiration
- The existing urban building's facade is transformed using perforated metal material, which serves as a canvas for intricate patterns inspired by lace and embroidery found in wedding dresses. These patterns come to life at night with carefully placed lighting effects, casting enchanting shadows and creating a captivating atmosphere that entices passersby.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed from May 2023, and it starts construction in July, and finished in November. It's located in the old neighborhood of city center in Wenzhou, China.
- Operation Flow
- The newly designed facade acts as a beacon, drawing attention to the wedding art center and establishing it as a visual landmark within the neighborhood. Its fluid and graceful form evokes a sense of movement and romance, capturing the imagination of passersby and inviting them to explore the space within. This distinctive architectural feature contributes to the revitalization of the urban fabric, attracting visitors and fostering a sense of pride among local residents.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to AntiStatics Architecture, 2023
- Team Members
- Design Principal: Mo Zheng, Martin Miller
Design Team: Boyan Zhang, Christopher Beckett, CiCi Xi, Wenlin Bai, Dhaga Aman, Tracy Qiu, Xiao Li - Image Credits
- Photographer: Dachou Wang
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