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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. Laboratory for Shihlien Biotech Salt Plant in Jiangsu, China by WZWX Architecture GroupSeptember 19th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: WZWX Architecture Group Huaian city, situated in northern Jiangsu province, is home to the finest reserve of underground salt mines in China. Since 2008 the city has been active in developing an advanced industrial zone for salt-chemical related industries. This project is a 900 m2 laboratory for a world-class medical-grade salt plant. The plant incorporates state of the art production technology, yielding 30 tonnes per annum of medical grade salt which is refined into a range of specialized products for medical, food, beverage and cosmetic industrial applications. Within the laboratory a team of technicians carry out essential quality control and testing procedures for various segments of the production process. The program includes laboratories, ultra-clean rooms, chemical testing rooms, office spaces, chemical and samples storage, a central control-and-monitoring room and a generous lobby and reception area.  Aerial, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu
 Day View, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu Purity is an essential focus of the salt production process and a consistent driving concept for thearchitectural and interior design. The plan organization is conceived as a regular array of NaCl salt crystals. A series of offset cubic protrusions – white-washed walls with full-height glazing – accommodates each of the key functions. While the main building geometries are rectilinear, entrances and key elevations are characterized by contrasting fluid curvatures to give various welcoming gestures to visitors and staff.  Facade, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  Evening View, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group “Water” is an essential element within the brine-to-salt extraction process and therefore celebrated as a major design feature. The building is poised beside a large reflecting pond, as if floating on water. Rainwater is collected here from the roof to provide evaporative cooling effect during the hot extended summers，as well as a source of irrigation water for the surrounding open landscaped areas. Meandering fine pebble pathways demarcate the edges of the pond. A generous stone walkway traverses the water surface to lead visitors toward the main entry. By night, underwater lighting illuminates the façades and brings to life mirror-like reflections.  Main Elevation, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  East Entrance Night, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu The interior is crisp and restrained – white walls, linear strip lighting and light-colored tiles characterize the spaces. In key rooms, a warmer atmosphere is conjured by combining wood and wood-grained exposed concrete. Full height low-emissivity glazing provides ample daylighting and pleasant views of the Jiangsu country-side from the workspaces.  East Entrance, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  Night View , Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  Office, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  Lab Space, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  Lobby Panorama, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  Lobby, Image Courtesy © Louis Y.S Liu  Model View, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group  Floor plan, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group  Elevations, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group  Paving-Plan, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group  Ceiling Plan, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group  Masterplan-of-Factory, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group  SECTIONS, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group  Details – Facade, Image Courtesy © WZWX Architecture Group
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