Changchun Aerospace Expo 文化建築 by Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang

Changchun Aerospace Expo 文化建築 by Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 金獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

金建築· 2026

Changchun Aerospace Expo 文化建築

by Cheng Sun, Dagang Qu and Xi Huang

Client: Harbin Institute of Technology Sun Cheng Young Scientist Studio

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Changchun Aerospace Expo 文化建築

長春航天博覽館係一座用嚟做航天展覽同教育嘅文化建築，坐落喺中國東北一片受保護嘅濕地之中。流線型嘅曲面造型令人聯想到天體嘅輪廓同濕地嘅有機形態。低矮嘅佈局設計，最高高度限制喺18米，減低對場地環境嘅影響。可供遊人行走嘅一樓天台同周邊公園連成一體。特製嘅鋼結構框架承托住複雜嘅曲面幾何形態，而由玻璃同金屬板組成嘅一體化外皮就為寒冷氣候提供保溫效果。總建築面積大約4500平方米。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Changchun Aerospace Expo 文化建築是 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Changchun Aerospace Expo 文化建築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。Changchun Aerospace Expo 文化建築激起強烈的渴望，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: This aerospace landmark features a curved form that mirrors space silhouettes, linking cosmic aspirations to the wetland. A low-profile layout minimizes ecological impact, while the first-floor roof integrates with the surrounding park to blend culture and leisure. The structure uses a custom steel framework to realize its futuristic motifs, balanced by an integrated skin that ensures thermal efficiency and material savings in a cold climate.
Dimensions & Packaging: The structure occupies a total floor area of approximately 4500 square meters. The building features a maximum height of 18 meters to maintain a low profile relative to the wetland horizon. All dimensions and material tolerances were managed via a centralized BIM model. The primary framework consists of customized structural steel with an integrated high-performance glass and metal panel facade system.
Tags: Aerospace Culture, Computational Design, Nonlinear Form, Severe Cold Climate zone
Production Technology: The project utilized Building Information Modeling and computational design to optimize the structure for extreme cold. High-precision steel fabrication was employed for the complex curved geometries. Advanced simulation tools ensured the integration of utilities within the building form to eliminate dead space. The building skin was developed using parametric modeling to balance aesthetic motifs with high-performance insulation.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was balancing the bold "flying vehicle" aesthetic with the strict ecological constraints of a wetland site. Realizing the complex curved geometry in a cold-climate region required overcoming thermal bridge issues and structural dead space. Computational design was essential to synchronize the utility systems with the custom steel framework, ensuring that the architectural form remained efficient and functional without sacrificing its artistic vision.
Research: Research focused on integrating aerospace education with ecological preservation in cold climates. Objectives included minimizing site impact and optimizing thermal performance. Methodology involved site analysis and parametric solar studies. Tools included Rhino, Grasshopper, and BIM software. Results demonstrated a 15 percent reduction in material waste. Insights show that aerospace motifs can coexist with sustainable design through advanced computational optimization.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the intersection of celestial silhouettes and the organic forms of wetland ecosystems. The project seeks to symbolize human aspirations for space exploration while maintaining a deep connection to the terrestrial landscape. The "floating forest" and "flying vehicle" motifs serve as the primary visual drivers for the architectural language.
Project Duration: The project began in March 2024 in Changchun and reached the final design stage in March 2025. The site is located within a protected wetland zone in the Northeast region of China.
Operation Flow: Visitors experience a seamless transition from the wetland park onto the accessible roof landscape. Internally, the flow is guided by the building's curved geometry, leading through aerospace exhibits to ecological viewing platforms. The interaction between the interior exhibition space and the exterior natural environment is facilitated by the integrated skin, offering panoramic views of the wetland while maintaining a comfortable indoor climate.
Team Members: Lead Architect: Cheng Sun
Lead Architect: Dagang Qu
Architect: Xi Huang
Architect: Xumiao Guo
Architect: Xiufeng Li
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Xumiao Guo, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu and Xumiao Guo, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.
Image #1: Creator Dagang Qu, Changchun Aerospace Expo, 2024.