Times Mansion
Residential Exhibition Area for Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., LTD
When the designers first arrived at the site, they were enchanted by the goldenrain tree and camphor preserved there. They planned to reconstruct the site on the basis of preserving the original ecology. The overall design, such as space layout and flow line, kept away from the original trees; highlighted their values and gave them new lives. They strived to intervene in the site in a "humble" way and adapt to local conditions. They used trees to create a forest theater under the urban reinforced concrete.
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Unique Properties
When designers first arrived at the site, they were enchanted by the goldenrain tree and camphor preserved there. They planned to reconstruct the site on the basis of preserving the original ecology. The overall design, such as space layout and flow line, kept away from the original trees; highlighted their values and gave them new lives. They strived to intervene in the site in a "humble" way and adapt to local conditions. They used trees to create a forest theater under the urban reinforced concrete.
Tags
site reconstruction, symbiotic design, original ecology, waterscape, forest theater
Production Technology
The most important thing was to preserve the original trees on the site. After communicating with plant designers and structural designers, several independent foundations were finally determined to be built in limit distance without damaging the root system, and a steel frame structure should be used. A layer of steel embossing plate was put on the steel frame and then paved with waterscape stones on, enclosed decorated with mirrored black titanium stainless steel plate.
Design Challenge
The design that used the same design system in different sites without distinction is not rare on the market. However, designers hope to talk with the site in a humble way and get involved in it. How to keep the original goldenrain tree and camphor on the site and give them new lives was what we thought about. The space layout and flow line totally kept away from the original trees.
Project Duration
The project started in Dec. 2020 and completed in April 2021 in Nanjing.
Operation Flow
Designers carefully thought about the elevation, and used the raised waterscape to embrace the original goldenrain trees to form tree holes, and the structural system kept away from the root system at utmost, and the entire water surface was supported by an overhead structure, which protected the original tree species from being destroyed.
Research
Designers hoped to talk with the site in a humble way and get involved in it. They kept original trees on the site to give them new lives. They tried to communicate with them in the forest theater.
Inspiration
Site reconstruction is not only the inheritance and redevelopment of humanistic spirit and nature, but also the respect for the site. As a design strategy, it is permeated with the humanized care for users. It shows the unique spirit of the site, and reveals its essence. Designers hoped to present the spirit thoroughly; therefore, they began to think about how to respect nature, find appropriate ways and suitable materials so as to develop a strong relationship between human, the site and nature.
Image Credits
Image#1: Photographer Yi Ren, Times Mansion, 2021. Image#2: Photographer Yi Ren, Times Mansion, 2021. Image#3: Photographer Yi Ren, Times Mansion, 2021. Image#4: Photographer Yi Ren, Times Mansion, 2021. Image#5: Photographer Yi Ren, Times Mansion, 2021.
Project Overview
Times Mansion Residential Exhibition 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
Hu Sun was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Times Mansion Residential Exhibition Area .
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Times Mansion: A Symbiotic Design Project in Nanjing
Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd unveils the innovative residential exhibition area, Times Mansion, designed by Hu Sun in Nanjing, completed in April 2021.
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