Display Center
Royal Time Residence

Display Center for Shanghai PTArchitects

The owner hopes that the display center can convey the same allure as the classical traditional Chinese gardens of Suzhou. The overall design emphasizes the visitor's experience of the space on site, especially when it conveys the fluid circulation of different spaces as experienced in traditional classical gardens. The project consists of 3 separate functional buildings with an open area enclosed in the middle. And different kinds of "transitional spaces" connect them all to form a modern courtyard which will become a spot where residents in the future can stay, socialize and communicate.

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Silver Press Kit № 116078

Download Press Kit № 116078

Download Press Kit № 116078 Display Center for Shanghai PTArchitects by WRight Communication to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.


Available Now for Your Next Story

At architecture|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.


Please Note:

  • Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
  • Mention architecture|newsroom as your source.
  • Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.

Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. architecture|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.


Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.


Royal Time Residence by WRight Communication
Royal Time Residence by WRight Communication

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

With an 1800-pixel resolution, create stunning prints up to 6 inches at 300 DPI, or expand your storytelling to 12 inches with a clear outcome at 150 DPI. With press accreditation, enjoy watermark-free, high-res downloads. Low-res images are available immediately for all. Consult the Image Credits Section for information on photo credits.

Display Center by WRight Communication
Display Center by WRight Communication

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

This 1800-pixel image adapts to your print needs: sharp and detailed at 6 inches with 300 DPI, it transitions smoothly to 12 inches at 150 DPI, preserving visual quality. High-res images, watermark-free, are yours with press accreditation; or grab a low-res copy now, no wait required. Image attributions can be found in the Image Credits Section.

WRight Communication Royal Time Residence
WRight Communication Royal Time Residence

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

With an 1800-pixel resolution, create stunning prints up to 6 inches at 300 DPI, or expand your storytelling to 12 inches with a clear outcome at 150 DPI. High-res images, watermark-free, are yours with press accreditation; or grab a low-res copy now, no wait required. Please check the Image Credits Section for photo acknowledgements.

WRight Communication Display Center
WRight Communication Display Center

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Harness the clarity of this 1800-pixel image for your prints—perfectly sharp at 6 inches with 300 DPI and equally clear at 12 inches when adjusted to 150 DPI. Download watermark-free, high-res images with your press credentials, or opt for an immediate low-res download. Please check the Image Credits Section for photo acknowledgements.

Shanghai PTArchitectsBrand Logo
Shanghai PTArchitectsBrand Logo

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Harness the clarity of this 1800-pixel image for your prints—perfectly sharp at 6 inches with 300 DPI and equally clear at 12 inches when adjusted to 150 DPI. Press pass? Download high-res, watermark-free images. Or, get immediate access to low-res images without accreditation. To identify photo contributors, visit the Image Credits Section.

WRight Communication Corporate Logo
WRight Communication Corporate Logo

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

This 1800-pixel image offers versatility for print: achieve crisp, detailed prints up to 6 inches at 300 DPI, or opt for larger, yet still sharp visuals up to 12 inches at 150 DPI. Accredited press members can download high-res images free of watermarks. Alternatively, low-res images are instantly available. Consult the Image Credits Section for information on photo credits.

Design Newswire
Royal Time Residence Display Center Press Releases

Discover our press releases for Royal Time Residence available in the following languages: English.


Press Kit
Royal Time Residence Display Center Media Articles

Ready for your features: articles on Royal Time Residence in various languages, including English, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, French, Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, Italian, Turkish, Dutch, German, Arabic (Standard) and Hindi.


Unique Properties

The overall design emphasizes the visitor's experience of the space on site, especially when it conveys the fluid circulation of different spaces as experienced in traditional classical gardens in Suzhou. The display center consists of three separate functional buildings with an open area enclosed in the middle. It looks like three independent glass boxes of different shapes and sizes are beautifully scattered on the site. And different kinds of 'transitional spaces' connect them all to form a modern courtyard which will become a spot where residents in the future can stay, socialize and communicate.

Tags

display center, fluid circulation, socialize and communicate, open community

Production Technology

In order to dissolve the façade of the buildings, the architect decides to use large panels of U-profile glass as the main material. The panels that form the exterior of the fitness club vary in size, with the largest piece nearing 10 meters high. Intricately gray-toned rose-gold aluminum panels and small areas of locally produced clay bricks are applied to the building to soften up its architectural image. In order to make sure that the designing effect remains consistent with the final effect on site, a resident architect is put on the task of checking every material with the construction unit.

Design Challenge

How to let the project convey the inward temperament of traditional Suzhou architecture while the façade still remaining modern and impressive are the major challenge. The architect utilizes semi-transparent U-profile glass as the façade of the entrance, transforming it into a piece of a dazzling 'jade' of light weight, welcoming the visitors who appreciate it. The means of organically linking the three different buildings (Showroom, fitness club, book-bar) is another challenge in the process of design. Now the introduction of a waterscape within the inner courtyard creates a fluid experience for visitors and also makes the whole space filled with richness and flexibility. All the buildings extend from the inner courtyard. The rain corridors are sometimes open, sometimes closed, and sometimes become paths leading into the inner courtyard, or into the transitional spaces. The visitor can simultaneously experience the private interior, the open exterior, and being part of the nature in this open community.

Project Duration

The project started in Sept. 2019 and finished in Jun. 2020 in Suzhou, China

Operation Flow

All the buildings open up to the inner courtyard. The showroom is located to the east of the three buildings. Its main function is to showcase the sand table of the real estate and to serve as a reception space; The building to the north functions as both a fitness club on the first floor and a children center on the second floor; The building to the west is the book-bar with another terrace on the second floor for relaxation. This terrace further helps to break up the view from within the courtyard. The architect avoids repeatedly using the same roof structures for different buildings. Instead three different roof types, namely, flat roof, single-sloped roof, and double-sloped roof, with varying heights, are used to achieve a richer visual effect. The main landscape surfaces of the three buildings all face to the inner courtyard. However, different architectural forms combined with the use of panels of glass with different sizes offers a unique visual experience.

Research

The spaces between the bricks at the bottom of the building gradually decrease from the middle outwards, forming a distinct rhythm and echoing the fantastical elements of the translucent glass above. The overall effect enriches the architectural language of the building. From the inside, these gaps become windows for the reader, offering a view of the outside. At night, light shines through the perforated wall, putting up a play of light and shadow. A sunshine terrace was specifically created on the second floor, making full use of the vertical space to increase the richness and flexibility of the space.

Inspiration

The project is located in the downtown area of Taihu New Town, Suzhou, China. The owner of the project hopes that the display center can convey the same allure as the classical traditional Chinese gardens of Suzhou, meanwhile the façade be informative and impressive, and that the layout and functions conforms to the personality of the younger generation. For this reason, the area near a strip of 12 meter width city park becomes the point where the design gets started.

Image Credits

IMAGE by Yuan Yang

Project Overview

Royal Time Residence Display Center has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

 Award Logo
Silver Recognition

WRight Communication was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Royal Time Residence Display Center.

DesignPRWire
WRight Communication Press Releases

Our press releases on WRight Communication and their work are made freely available for press members looking to add depth to their content. Instantly access 10 press releases, available exclusively for journalists.


Royal Time Residence Unveils Stunning Display Center in Suzhou, China

WRight Communication's latest project, the Royal Time Residence Display Center, offers a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese gardens, fostering community and fluid circulation.


Newsroom
WRight Communication Newsroom

Step into WRight Communication Newsroom for a showcase of exemplary design and recognized projects.

You are currently viewing Media Showcase № 116078. Check out WRight Communication's newsroom for an exhaustive resource hub, featuring award-winning works and exclusive media content. You are currently viewing Press Kit / Media Showcase 116078 for the Royal Time Residence, with further content available in Newsroom 233536.

Explore Now

Wenlan Mansion Display Center
Wenlan Mansion

Display Center for Shanghai PTArchitects

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Golden
Hefu Display Center
Hefu

Display Center for Shanghai PTArchitects

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Golden
Bocui Pearl Sales Office
Bocui Pearl

Sales Office for Shanghai PTArchitects

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Golden
Imperial Mansion Community Center
Imperial Mansion

Community Center for QIYUE ARCHITECTS

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Golden
Tanjing Sales Center
Tanjing

Sales Center for Shanghai PTArchitects

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Silver
Shine Estuary Community Center
Shine Estuary

Community Center for QIYUE ARCHITECTS

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Silver
Born With Legend Community Center
Born With Legend

Community Center for Shanghai PTArchitects

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Golden
Nanning Tanjing Display Center
Nanning Tanjing

Display Center for Shanghai PTArchitects

Quincy Li 2022 Agency Golden
West Suburban Elegance Display Center
West Suburban Elegance

Display Center for Shanghai PTArchitects

Quincy Li 2022 Agency Golden
River One Residential
River One

Residential for Shanghai PTArchitects

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Silver
The Osmanthus Grace Sales Center
The Osmanthus Grace

Sales Center for WJ STUDIO

WRight Communication 2021 Agency Golden
Zen Mood House
Zen Mood

House for Felipe Savassi Modular Studio

Francisco Eduardo Sá and Felipe Savassi 2020 Partnership Silver
Create Newsroom
Create Your Newsroom

Establishing your own newsroom is a strategic move to effectively communicate your designs to a targeted audience of journalists and media editors. This direct channel enhances your visibility, significantly increasing your chances of being published and featured across a wide range of media platforms, from magazines and newspapers to journals and online media. Take the first step towards amplifying your reach and influence in the design community.

Create Media Account
Create Account to Unlock Exclusive Resources
  • High-resolution images for your stories
  • Ready-to-publish press kits
  • Access to exclusive content

Quick sign-up. Instant access. Elevate your reporting now.

Create Newsroom
Submit Your Design

Submit your design and seize the opportunity to be featured across a global stage. Gain exposure by connecting your work with our extensive network of journalists and leading media outlets. Start your journey to worldwide recognition today.

Unlock Exclusive Journalistic Resources

Join our community of leading journalists and gain immediate access to premium content, in-depth design insights, and exclusive interviews.

Create Your Journalist Account

Featured Now

Design of the Day
DESIGN OF THE DAY
Design Team of the Day
DESIGN TEAM OF THE DAY
Design Legend of the Day
DESIGN LEGEND OF THE DAY
Design Highlight of the Day
HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY
Design Interview of the Day
DESIGN INTERVIEW OF THE DAY
Designer of the Day
DESIGNER OF THE DAY