Pingxiang SunbiZitan Scenic Area

Garden for The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd

SunbiZitan Scenic Area is located at the southwest corner of the park, with a plot area of about 110,000m square meters. The buildings adopt Chinese traditional wooden structure with mortise and tenon joints. All the timbers are waterproof, fireproof and insect-proof, minimizing the application of metal connectors. The functions of catering, retail, display and accommodation are interspersed, with multiple operations merged. The project is characterized by the integration of buildings into landscapes, both of which are highly interdependent.

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Unique Properties

SunbiZitan Scenic Area is located at the southwest corner of the park, with a plot area of about 110,000 square meters. By continuing the layout features of local village, several traditional residence-style commercial buildings enclose small clusters, bringing together commercial functions of various operations. Water flows through the clusters, and walking spaces scattered in the clusters are connected by pedestrian bridges, forming a pure commercial and leisure walking block with separated water systems and linked lands.

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Wetland, Park, Walking, Commerce, Tradition

Production Technology

The buildings adopt Chinese traditional wooden structure withmortiseandtenonjoints. All the timbers are waterproof, fireproof and insect-proof, minimizing the application of metal connectors. Main materials include lauan wood, rammed-earthwall and small gray tile. Hard landscape materials mainly consist of natural stone slabs that feature anti-slip surface and old-style treatment. Native tree species are planted .

Design Challenge

We strived to create an architectural work with low plot ratio. But it was contradictory tocommercial requirements and the client's subjective demands. In response, we gathered small-volume buildings to form a large-scale, cluster-style and enclosed spatial layout.

Project Duration

Duration: June 19, 2013 to June 2019 Loation: Tianzhong Area, Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province

Operation Flow

To create a commercial block with friendlyand pleasant scales and details, the designers engaged in the entire process on the site, ranging fromspatial scales, material selection to construction details, with a view to ensuring the completion effect.

Research

Based on site investigation, we obtained the basic data about its landform and vegetation conditions. By studying local historical documents, we learnt about the characteristics of local house clusters. Moreover, we spent time living with local residents, to understand local living habits, building features and surroundings. On this basis, we incorporated commercial functions that the project required into the site, to realize new construction goals while retaining traditional characteristics.

Inspiration

In the context of new urbanization, Pingxiangscientifically protects the cultural heritage ofTianzhong Ancient Town, shows local cultural characteristics, and improves its urban culture, all of which are the new highlights of the city's modern development. The Ancient Town Reservoir (Wetland Park)combines parkdevelopment and ancient town protection, with humanistic landscapes and historical and culturalsitecomplementing each other, creating an important cultural landscape with a long history and the largest scale in Pingxiang.

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Mao Xiaoliang

Project Overview

Pingxiang SunbiZitan Scenic Area Garden has been a Iron winner in the Landscape Planning and Garden Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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U A D was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Pingxiang SunbiZitan Scenic Area Garden.

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