The Crystal Clubhouse 社區會所 by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 金獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

金建築· 2024

The Crystal Clubhouse 社區會所

by Kris Lin

Client: Kris Lin International Design

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About The Crystal Clubhouse 社區會所

水晶會所係一個社區共享空間，設計旨在鼓勵街坊之間嘅交流互動。建築物總面積1500平方米，分三層。地下設有接待處同茶敘會，二樓設有閱讀吧、瑜伽室同健身室，三樓則有陽光泳池，供家庭活動之用。設計靈感源自水晶，採用高透光低輻射玻璃，配以定制深白色玻璃同深灰色陽極氧化鋁板。通透嘅立面令會所顯得輕盈開揚。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

The Crystal Clubhouse 社區會所是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計The Crystal Clubhouse 社區會所將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。The Crystal Clubhouse 社區會所激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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