Gymnasium
Nanbu Eye

Gymnasium for ZHOYU

Located by the Jialing River, this gymnasium achieves harmony, openness and interaction with nature. The design is carried out from the three core concepts of earthscape, integration and openness. The overall project is conceived as an earthscape, just like a picture scroll in one stroke along the Jialing River. The city and nature are merged together, the architecture and landscape are integrated, a continuous spatial sequence is formed along the waterfront.

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Located by the Jialing River, this gymnasium achieves harmony, openness and interaction with nature. The design is carried out from the three core concepts of earthscape, integration and openness. The overall project is conceived as an earthscape, just like a picture scroll in one stroke along the Jialing River. The city and nature are merged together, the architecture and landscape are integrated, a continuous spatial sequence is formed along the waterfront.

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Earthscape, Integration, Openness, "Jewel" structural system, "Silk" surface

Production Technology

"Jewel": The jewel-like structural system realizes the integrity of the building, supports the huge architectural dome and surface, and forms the distinctive interior facade and space, achieving the unity of the structure, space and facade. "Silk": The soft ribbon brings the building a sensual image that blends into nature, and the panoramic footpath is a metaphor for the Silk Road. The "silk" surface plays the function of shading and energy saving, and forms a gray space of micro-climate regulation. Colorful aluminum plate: Nanchong is the silk capital of western China. The undulating exterior of the building twists and turns along the waterfront. The colorful aluminum plates, the changing sky light and time coexist harmoniously with the silk charm of Nanchong.

Design Challenge

The strong function and structure of the sports building and its integration with nature are the most important challenges facing the project. Through the soft silk surface, we integrate the building with the landscape waterfront as a whole. Openness is the second major challenge, and through the multiple grey spaces enclosed by the surface, the building creates sufficient open possibilities. The structure is the third major challenge. The inner space of the building, supported by the jewel structural system, carries a huge dome with a span of 90 meters, a 10m projecting silk surface and a circular corridor, presenting distinctive features, forming the inner facade and achieving the unity of the structure, space and facade.

Project Duration

The project started in November 2020 in Chengdu and finished in August 2022 in Chengdu.

Operation Flow

Openness: The building expresses maximum openness, the 'ribbon' encloses tens of thousands of square meters of civic square and sports field, and the cuts on the building surface form three panoramic corridors of different heights, visitors can enjoy the ever-changing scenery of the Jialing River while walking. These spaces are open 24/7. Professional sports: The basketball hall can host basketball games, performance and other activities; the citizen sports center is open all year round to provide professional fitness facilities; the outdoor sports venue presents flexible layout and is free of charge.

Research

1. Earthscape: Architecture in the earthscape. 2. Integration: Integrated construction of the building and waterfront. 3. Openness: A truly open sports building for all. 4. Jewel structural system: The realization of the integration of structure, space and facade. 5. Silk surface: Silk Road, a combination of panoramic platform and ecological architecture.

Inspiration

The gymnasium is conceived as a landscape building on the banks of the Jialing River, a brilliant gem on the Silk Road, where nature and humanity, technology and poetry meet. Sports and architecture symbolize power, but nature is soft, and the Nanbu Eye seems to be the medium between them. The collision and fusion of "soft" and "tough" burst out fresh energy, integrating sports into the natural environment, allowing people to strengthen their health in a relaxed and back-to-nature environment.

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Image #1-5: Photographer Dong Liang and Zhang Hongge, RAWVISION studio, 2023

Project Overview

Nanbu Eye Gymnasium has been a Platinum winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.

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Nanbu Eye: A Gymnasium Gem on the Silk Road

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