Located in Changsha, Hunan Province, this project is situated in the Qingzhu Lake area of Kaifu North. The site stretches irregularly along the foothills of Sun Mountain, surrounded by natural landscapes. It neighbors Xiangjun Changde Experimental School and Sun Mountain Forest Park, benefiting from abundant ecological resources.
The design concept embraces mountains as the form and water as the essence, reflecting the spirit of traditional Chinese architecture. The exhibition center features thoughtfully designed north and south courtyards: the northern courtyard showcases an open landscape waterfall, while the southern courtyard integrates harmoniously with nature, creating a serene space where heaven and earth enter the courtyard.
The overall master plan prioritizes site responsiveness, drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese garden layouts. Through the architectural technique known as “gardening,” it creates rich spatial relationships and forms, balancing movement and stillness to craft a unique and captivating environment.
Considering current land conditions and ownership, the layout organizes itself around a structure of “one axis and two gardens.” The “one axis” is a continuous commercial corridor running east to west, while the “two gardens” consist of open courtyards facing distinct northern and southern landscapes, strategically arranged through multiple sightline analyses.
The building’s architectural concept is a “three-dimensional landscape,” featuring layered mountains and reflective waters. Its continuous sloping roof forms an extended corridor, offering a tranquil space to sit, enjoy tea, and appreciate the view. This corridor also serves as a transitional space, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor environments.
The commercial exterior employs modern materials including glass, glass curtain walls, deep champagne-gold aluminum panels, and stone. The office glass curtain wall system varies transparency and reflectivity to articulate different levels and volumes, creating a dynamic visual interplay between glass and aluminum elements.
Project Drawings
△ Basement Floor Plan
△ First Floor Plan
△ Second Floor Plan
△ North Elevation
△ East Elevation
△ South Elevation
△ West Elevation
△ Section Diagram
△ Section Diagram
△ Section Diagram
△ Section Diagram
△ Section Diagram
△ Section Diagram
△ Streamline Analysis Diagram
△ Form Generation Diagram
△ Material Schematic Diagram
Project Information
Project Name: Changsha Luyin Qingzhu Lake Exhibition Center
Project Type: Exhibition Center
Location: Changsha, Hunan, China
Floor Area: 9,250 square meters
Building Area: 7,806 square meters
Design Date: March 2021
Completion Date: May 2022
Designer: PTA Shanghai Botao
Lead Architects: Chen Ling, Mei Yufeng, Weng Jinxin
Design Team: Zhang Jing, Yang Haofeng, Wu Haodong, Yu Jing, Zhao Yu, Zhi Xinkai
Owner: Hunan Tianjing Mingyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd
Landscape Design: Shanghai Weimar Landscape Planning and Design Co., Ltd
Interior Design: Shenzhen Gongwu Interior Design Co., Ltd., Changsha Meiyitang Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd
Lighting Design: Hunan Zhengzhe Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd
Construction Drawings: Hunan Hummer Construction Engineering Co., Ltd
Photographer: Li Yi
Main Materials: Glass, glass curtain walls, deep champagne gold aluminum panels, and stone
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