SDA 2022 Entries

• Commercial Building - Buildings that are used for commercial purposes, and include retail, hospitality, workplaces, factories and warehouses and buildings where commercial services are provided. At least 50 percent of the buildings’ floor space will be used for commercial activities. 

The project is located in the southern section of Tianfu Avenue in Chengdu, China, a development and exhibition area. The design was inspired by two elements—water and light—allowing nature and technology to collide to re-establish the emotional connection between man and nature.
Divided into two floors, the reception and display areas are on the first floor. Meanwhile, the sand table model display area, the conversation area, and the construction method display area are on the second floor. In front of the lobby entrance, the project features a light cube art installation made up of acrylic cubes, each endowed with lighting, that hang over the water at staggered heights. The building itself seems to be floating on the water surface, connected by these light cubes, providing a glimpse of the future city shaped by science and technology.
Another emphasis of the project is crafting fluid space. Smooth plastic curves create a continuous facade and continuity of circulation. The staircase is hidden, embedded in the smooth facade that connects the upper and lower floors. The continuity of the space avoids wall divisions and provides a seamless area for display. The natural lighting from the ceiling in the sand table area allows sunlight to flood into the lower floor. Further, the strategic window placement uses passive convection, allowing fresh air into the room while saving energy.

GRG GLASS FIBER REINFORCE GYPSUM - the new materia to build the interior facade modeling, it is a special improved fiber gypsum decoration material, and it has a strong plasticity.The curved wall resembles the ripples produced by the flow of curved water, which has the energy to form a dynamic vision, creating a "fluid" spatial form.