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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Hanyang Guiyuan Temple Sales Center in China by Waterfrom DesignNovember 8th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Waterfrom Design Hanyang Guiyuan Temple Sales Center: a curved building that embraces landscape Each city is given unique character by its history. Unfortunately in China most cities are losing their features after reconstruction and taking on almost the same image. It is imperative for urban real estate developers to retain cultural heritage of the city through balanced and appropriate design solutions.  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao
 Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao Old and new co-existing under curve-shaped roof Situated at the intersection of Yangtze River and Han River, Hanyang district of Wuhan is endowed with dynamic beauty of water. The adjacent Guiyuan Temple, a treasure for Buddhist since Qing Dynasty, renders tranquilness and solemnity in the community. Through drawing inspirations from the local culture and the Buddhist architecture, Waterfrom Design created a “sloping rooftop” for the new building, which seems to fly above the land and well integrate with the local context.  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao Poetically framed in a landscape painting Black and gray steel bars form the spine of the rooftop, stretching and undulating like rolling mountains. Combined with the wide pool on the ground, a visual image of landscape painting is in sight. Transparent glass curtain wall interacts with reflections of clouds and lights in the water, creating a fascinating view and bringing spiritual peace of “A breeze produces no ripples”.  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao Extending space rhythm along the curved lines The curves of the facade are also utilized in the spatial arrangement. Take the design at the entrance for example. Its curved circulation line borrows the form of Moon Lake, a famous local scenic spot. The slope is gradually lowered, creating a ceremonial sense for people, and leaving disturbing noises outside. Besides, in the large-scale open space, the curved ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows outline a natural frame. In VIP area, the two curved 3D walls look like sculptures, enriching the space with artistic beauty.  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao Capturing familiar experience in daily life The partition wall wholly pied up by tea bricks records the past glory of tea trading in old Hanyang City during Northern Song Dynasty. The tea utensils made from local pottery are simple and rough, showing Hanyang people’s habit of drinking tea up to now. The flavor of tea remind us to cherish the common experience in our everyday life. The new building exists as a landmark that blends into the urban fabric. Combining deconstruction skill with oriental imagery, Waterfrom Design achieved a balance between historical community protection and commercial real estate development.  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Exhibition-gallery, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Exhibition-gallery, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Aisle, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Aisle, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Partial-view-for-1.2-floor, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Aisle-of-2-floor, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Partial-view-for-1.2-floor, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  B1-Reception-area, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  B1-Aisle, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  2f-Meeting-area, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Toilet, Image Courtesy © Yuchen Chao  Image Courtesy © Waterfrom Design  Image Courtesy © Waterfrom Design
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