Qinglong Ting Landscape Pavilion by Xiaomao Cao |
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| DESIGN NAME: Qinglong Ting PRIMARY FUNCTION: Landscape Pavilion INSPIRATION: Upon conducting an on-site investigation, we discerned a pervasive communal activity that unites the villagers— lingering. Architectural elements in the local edifices of this hamlet exhibit a prominent enlargement of the porch vicinity adjacent to the entrance. These elongated overhangs seamlessly connect, providing an inviting space where inhabitants partake in solitary reflection, engage in convivial group discussions, or participate in spirited rounds of card games beneath the unbroken shelter of the continuous eaves. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Adjacent to the Gonghe waterworks facility, the Qionglong Ting Landscape Pavilion is situated within a bucolic village in Dangyang, Hubei. The innovative undertaking endeavours to repurpose the private enclave of the waterworks factory into a public sphere, thereby reconceptualising the function of water infrastructure. This transformation serves as an impetus for suburban revitalisation and the enhancement of living standards in agrarian communities. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Instead of adhering to a conventional pavilion design, this project deconstructs the building type into two essential structural components: the roof and the podium. The roof section slopes southward, conforming to the terrain and shaping a continuous corridor. Conversely, the podium inclines northward, melding with the entrance plaza and converting it into an elevated vantage point for skyward observation. Through this redefinition of the roof and podium, the design engenders two distinct yet harmonious viewing experiences—one dynamic and the other static. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in August 2021, finished in January 2022 and located in Dangyang City, Hubei, China. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: To enhance the roof's volume and promote the act of lingering, the design incorporates a steel and timber framework. A 20-meter-long atrium is interspersed within the 35-meter-long canopy, mitigating its perceived mass while preserving the site's trees and allowing for increased sunlight. A series of inclined columns deftly shoulder the structure's primary weight. Elevating the southern eave by 50 centimetres above ground level accentuates the roof's silhouette, giving the entire system an appearance of levitation. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Site Area 1350 square meters, Gross Floor Area 316 square meters TAGS: Landscape Pavilion, Timber and Steel Structure, Landscape Structure, Chinese Rural, RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Our design emerged from contemplating the interplay between the constructed form and its natural context. Rather than merely adapting to the landscape, we recognised that the pavilion, as a human-made object, inherently contrasts with the site, irrespective of the volume's composition. This juxtaposition, instead of being viewed as an impediment, is embraced as a catalyst for forging a novel relationship. Consequently, our design introduces an alternative mode of utilising, observing, and interpreting the environment, enriching the overall experience. CHALLENGE: The villagers played an active role in the design process. Initially, the concept for the steel columns entailed exposing all structural elements to accentuate the architectural tectonics. Nevertheless, the residents expressed their preference against the exposed steel, deeming it visually unappealing. As a result, all steel structures were encased in carpentry. This instance exemplifies the numerous dialogues that transpired throughout the design process. Ultimately, the realised space embodies the villagers' unique interpretation and influence on the design. ADDED DATE: 2022-12-23 13:06:26 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Cao Xiaomao IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Pavilion Roof Profile, 2022 Image #2: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Aerial View, 2022 Image #3: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Overall View, 2022 Image #4: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Roof View, 2022 Image #5: Photographer Liu Xinghao INSPACE, Corridor View, 2022 PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Huazhong University of Science and Technology and FOG Architecture Studio. |
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NAME: Huazhong University of Science and Technology PROFILE: The School of Architecture and Urban Planning of Huazhong University of Science has been to create high levels faculty as the key to improving the quality of talent training and vigorously implement the strategy of "talent makes the university". Adhering to the team construction policy of "import, training, stability, improvement”, our school has gradually gained a faculty with continuous structure optimisation, steadily improved quality, high-level talent, comprehensive speciality, vigour and vitality. |
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Qinglong Ting Landscape Pavilion by Xiaomao Cao is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2022 - 2023.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Xiaomao Cao. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Xiaomao Cao. |
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