Dragon Primary Function: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela by Zhenhua Luo

Dragon Primary Function: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela by Zhenhua Luo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Dragon Primary Function: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela

by Zhenhua Luo

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Dragon Primary Function: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela

Book Text: I-Dragon iyindawo yangaphakathi yendawo yokudlela etholakala ngaphakathi kwesakhiwo sehhovisi lezobuchwepheshe bezimali eBeijing. Ukwakhiwa kumboza amamitha ayisikwele angu-2500 futhi kufuna umoya othulisayo osekelwe ezintweni zemvelo. Inselelo enkulu kwakuwukuthi amaphesenti angama-80 endawo yokudlela alele ngaphansi komhlaba futhi awukho ukukhanya kwemvelo okutholayo. Ngakho-ke imvelo ilingiswa. Impophoma nechibi kwenziwa ngonkolobho othululwe ngobuchwepheshe bedijithali, futhi amazinyane amachwane ethusi abonakala ntjazibhukuda phezu kobuso bamanzi. Amakamelo okudlela ayimfihlo akhumbuza umumo wesigodi, anezitshalo nezinkathi zonyaka, futhi ukukhanya okulingisiwe kusekela lezi zindawo ezivalekile.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Dragon Primary Function: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Dragon Primary Function: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Dragon Primary Function: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Dragon Restaurant is located in the Financial Tech office building. A relaxing restaurant atmosphere with natural elements is sought. One of challenges is that 80% of the dining space is located underground and therefore there is no natural light. There is a balance between Financial Tech and nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: 2500 sqm
Tags: simulation of nature, cast concrete
Production Technology: Concrete Casting a "waterfall" and "pool" via digital tech.
Design Challenge: 80% of the dining space is located underground and therefore there is no natural light.
Research: cast concrete. simulated natural light
Inspiration: Nature is simulated: one by casting a "waterfall" and "pool" via digital tech. Some copper ducklings even "swim" on this cast installation. Because of the long cold winters, outdoor-waterscapes are not suitable in Beijing, but people love water features. Another simulation is to imitate the shape of a valley and various plants and different seasons in the private dining rooms which are without windows and natural light.
Project Duration: 2019-2020, Beijing
Operation Flow: Even though it is underground, people like its environment and feel good because of the simulation of light and the nature.
Team Members: Zhenhua Luo, Gongpu Zhao, Yanli Zhang, Qianxuan Niu, Lin Yang, Yongcheng Xia
Image Credits: Simon Wu