Aero Grove Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isikhungo Samasiko Somphakathi by Xinyun Li

Aero Grove Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isikhungo Samasiko Somphakathi by Xinyun Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka Competition Category.

IsilivaEzokwakha· 2026

Aero Grove Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isikhungo Samasiko Somphakathi

by Xinyun Li

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

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The Design

About Aero Grove Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isikhungo Samasiko Somphakathi

Aero Grove yisakhiwo samasiko esime endaweni eluhlaza yomphakathi eBoston. Ihlola ukuthi ukwakhiwa kwezakhiwo ezinkulu kungahlangana kanjani ngokuzithoba nedolobha, kwethula imisebenzi yamasiko neyemfundo kuyilapho kugcinwa inkululeko nokugeleza kwendawo. Izindawo zemibukiso zihlangana nezipiliyoni ezizikiselayo, futhi inkundla yesigaba sesibili ikhulisa ingxoxo nokusetshenziswa. Isimo sayo esiyindilinga esigelezayo namareyili aphakama futhi ehla kuhlanganisa ngokwemvelo abantu, ukwakhiwa kwezakhiwo, imvelo, nedolobha. Ubuso besakhiwo buba ikhanvasi yokukhanya kwemini nesithunzi. Inikeza izipiliyoni kusukela ekubukeni idolobha kuya emagcekeni asondelene.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Aero Grove Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isikhungo Samasiko Somphakathi 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. Aero Grove Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isikhungo Samasiko Somphakathi 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. Aero Grove Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isikhungo Samasiko Somphakathi 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: Aero Grove is a public cultural center located in a public area in Boston. The design explores how a large structure can humbly integrate into the urban fabric. It aims to create an inviting, active green space while featuring exhibition and immersive experience areas. Its fluid, circular form ensures open access and encourages community use. Incorporating a central courtyard, rooftop paths, and layered facades, the building seamlessly blends into the cityscape and promotes interaction among community members, culture, and technology.
Dimensions & Packaging: GFRC applied on the roof's thickness transfers from 0.5m to 1.7m
Standard glass mullion
Tags: Cultural Center, Public Building, Urban Responsibility, Levitated Roof, Interaction, Humble attitude, Serve community
Production Technology: GFRC
Ultra Clear Laminated Low-E Glass
Travertine Tile
Marble Tile
Pebble pavement
Design Challenge: How to make the open space more active to provide diverse spaces to attract people to enjoy the design.
Research: Observe and interview users of the existing public space to understand how it is currently used. Analyze their activities not only to incorporate them into the design, but also to enhance the environment and introduce a wider variety of spaces.
Inspiration: When a building is introduced to a site, the architect has a responsibility to consider the original function of the space and its significance to users, the community, and the city. Designing in a highly frequented public green space calls for the building to enter the site with a humble presence, preserving as much of the original function as possible while creating new moments of interaction for both people and the urban environment.
Project Duration: Boston, United States
The design phase lasted 4 months. It is a concept design.
Operation Flow: The design with its open green area provides different environments for the community to enjoy the public space: enjoying sunshine, staying under the shade of trees, and resting under the roof.
It provides different heights for people to interact with the city through the rooftop trail.
Image Credits: Image #1: Xinyun Li
Image #2: Xinyun Li
Image #3: Xinyun Li
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Image #5: Xinyun Li