Merchants International Cruise City

Demonstration Area for Chongqing Jialian Landscape Design Co., Ltd.

Drawing inspiration from the architectural forms and interesting natural environments, with the sea as the foundation, the river as the body, the boat as the shape, and the waves as the pattern, the design has found the best way of expression between the macro and the micro. The design pays attention to the spirit of the site, and the regional elements are incorporated through the design techniques of borrowing and matching the scenery throughout the entire project, from the local construction and materials to the integration of the community.

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Unique Properties

The project is a permanent demonstration area. The design pays attention to the spirit of the site, from the local construction and materials to integration of the community. The team runs the regional elements through the whole project design, and shows magnificent scene of the site through the design method of borrowing and matching to build different scenes with steps. The design combines the vastness, profundity and quietness of the sea with the elements of waves and boats to create the artistic conception of harmony between man and nature.

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Sculpture, nature, art, science and technology, sponge City, photo spot

Production Technology

In terms of the use of the material of the corridors, the designers use the perforated aluminum plate of wave gray and carve out the hollow pattern on them. When night falls and the light is sparse, the corridors is like a tunnel of time and space, fulling with a sense of future and science and technology.

Design Challenge

The first challenge is that we need to reflect the corporate culture of the developer and establish its brand confidence, and the cultural context of Zhanjiang City at the same time. Establishing cultural identity will be the first consideration at the beginning of the project design. The second challenge is that the landscape and architecture can supplement each other, and the architectural form can be highly publicized.

Project Duration

The project, located in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, China, was launched in October 2018 and completed in September 2019.

Operation Flow

The earth art on both sides of the main entrance forms a excellent driving experience through a valley. When citizens enter the valley, they can see the architectural sculpture floating in the water for the first time. The triangular symbol of this architecture echoes with the earth art of landscape. Out of the parking lot, citizens may walk through the canyon under shade trees and aluminum plates with wave pattern are on their sides. After that, people can see the covered corridors between the canyons by guidance of a signboard, which leads they into the building as gaining the deck. Coming out of the building, people may go through a beautiful forest, combined with simple lower plants to create a simple and quiet backcourt environment. The waterscape between the building and the corridors forms a water bay. Through the plank road to the seaside, citizens can enjoy the forest and the waterfront.

Research

Study on site ecology 1. The undulating site forms a microclimate, a sense of wrapping around the periphery. The interior water surface reduces the air humidity and the internal consumption of the building (when the outdoor air temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity is lower than 70%, the evaporation of water can reduce the indoor air humidity). 2. The slope surface can not only digest the amount of soil, but also carry out organized drainage. The terrain is like a sponge, allowing water to gather and spread. THE CREATIVE / RESEARCH CHALLENGE**: The first challenge is that the team needs to reflect the corporate culture of the developer and establish its brand confidence, and the cultural context of Zhanjiang City at the same time. Establishing cultural identity will be the first consideration at the beginning of the project design. The second challenge is that the landscape and architecture can supplement each other, and the architectural form can be highly publicized.

Inspiration

This design uses for reference for the South China Sea and local sea area, and combines with the spirit of China Merchants Group, shows the momentum of sailing and its spirit of embracing all rivers. The design team build waterscape and undulant corridors as mountains and water of the South China Sea and local sea area. Also, some open architectures and interesting natural environment inspired designers to find the best expression between the macro and micro views.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Xi Tang,Cruise City,2019 Image #2: Photographer Xi Tang,Cruise City,2019 Image #3: Photographer Xi Tang,Cruise City,2019 Image #4: Photographer Xi Tang,Cruise City,2019 Image #5: Photographer Xi Tang,Cruise City,2019

Project Overview

Merchants International Cruise City Demonstration Area has been a Golden winner in the Landscape Planning and Garden Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Golden Recognition

JIALIAN Design was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Merchants International Cruise City Demonstration Area.

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