Everything is parametric water. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects
10/08/2020.
[Tianjin] China
metalocus, ANDRÉS ROJAS
metalocus, ANDRÉS ROJAS
Lacime Architects was commissioned to designed this project Located at Binhai New Area on the eastern coast of Tianjin (an urban area southeast of Beijing), the project is in the heart of the Bohai Economic Rim and close to Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park and Binhai Matsu Cultural Park.
Inspired by the idea of wave, the building focuses on the theme of “water”, extracts the concept of “water drop and wave” from waves and creates an image on the sea.
Inspired by the idea of wave, the building focuses on the theme of “water”, extracts the concept of “water drop and wave” from waves and creates an image on the sea.
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Structure. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Structure. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Structure. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Structure. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Structure. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Ground floor plan. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
First floor plan. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Second floor plan. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Roof plan. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Elevation. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Elevation. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Section. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Details. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Details. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Details. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects.
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Construction work. Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Shimao-The Wave by Lacime Architects. Photograph by CAAI
Lacime Architects designed the entire exhibition area is designed with three major functional areas: the Wave (art museum), outdoor theater and public space. Each area is connected with surrounding beach. The building is separated from the sand dune and reef, looking like a floating space structure above the sea.
An integrated parametric design is used for the skin of the building. BIM technology is applied to the scale-shaped aluminum plate, which enables more than 13 thousand pieces of aluminum plate to fit properly on the façade and delivers a rhythmical upward spiral texture.
Inside the building, from the ceiling fabric, patterned glass screen to transparent floor-to-ceiling window, they all work to interpret “water” in different states that is the most common element in nature and create a balanced and soft cultural ambience.
An integrated parametric design is used for the skin of the building. BIM technology is applied to the scale-shaped aluminum plate, which enables more than 13 thousand pieces of aluminum plate to fit properly on the façade and delivers a rhythmical upward spiral texture.
Inside the building, from the ceiling fabric, patterned glass screen to transparent floor-to-ceiling window, they all work to interpret “water” in different states that is the most common element in nature and create a balanced and soft cultural ambience.
Project description by Lacime Architects
Location
Located at Binhai New Area on the eastern coast of Tianjin, the project is in the heart of the Bohai Economic Rim and close to Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park and Binhai Matsu Cultural Park. It is a diversified land that integrates entertainment, edutainment and culture. Its excellent geographical conditions make it a unique area for exhibition and experience.
Concept
The entire bay area planning follows the basic logic of “point, line and plane to create contemporary urban spatial sequence of man, sea and sky”. Inspired by the idea of wave, the building focuses on the theme of “water”, extracts the concept of “water drop and wave” from waves and creates an image on the sea. The whole building resembles the wave to create a dialogue between the building and nature, and the building has become a symbolic existence where the sea and the earth converge.
Function
The entire exhibition area is designed with three major functional areas: the Wave (art museum), outdoor theater and public space. Each area is connected with surrounding beach. The building is separated from the sand dune and reef, looking like a floating space structure above the sea.
The junction of the building also comes with three outdoor terraces overlooking the sea. This area is an extra space of the building. People may feel completely relaxed when only the sounds of nature are heard. In this space, people, sea, air and the sunshine establish a closer connection.
Parametric design
An integrated parametric design is used for the skin of the building. The subtle arrangement of the scale-shaped aluminum plate allows the façade to reflect the sunlight from different angles in different periods of time. The pool around the building casts diffuse light onto the scale-shaped façade to produce a gorgeous look. The column-free space of the 30-plus-meter tall building is achieved by the thin shell structure, as it goes upwards to split into three sections that balance the stress in each direction.
BIM technology
BIM technology is applied to the scale-shaped aluminum plate, which enables more than 13 thousand pieces of aluminum plate to fit properly on the façade and delivers a rhythmical upward spiral texture. The real-virtual façade has achieved perfect balance in efficient heat insulation and appropriate daylighting. All electromechanical devices are concealed underground, and the roof and building skin make up an integrated design. The pure form is realized with the help of technology.
Internal space
Inside the building, from the ceiling fabric, patterned glass screen to transparent floor-to-ceiling window, they all work to interpret “water” in different states that is the most common element in nature and create a balanced and soft cultural ambience.
The first-floor hall is a round space, and light beams begin to stream down from the dark space. The lobby is designed with a mixture of water curtain and stainless steel, which offers a quiet visual-tactile experience.
The second-floor illuminating surface is installed with light large glass curtain wall, and the highest glass is up to 8 meters, which helps bring in natural light and sea view and weaken the construction separating indoor and outdoor spaces.
More information
Architects
LACIME Architects. Lead architect.- Song zhaofang.
Project team
Lacime Architects(shanghai).- Pan Xiaobo, Wu Shuguang, Ren Yue, Luo Jia, Liu Wenfeng, Feng Bo, Zhu Tianpeng, Wei Mengrou, Yang Dehe, Shen Chenyun.
Gallery Design.- Wu Shuguang, PAN Peicheng, Xu Tao, ZHANG Chende, Dong Liangchen, Tu Yuxuan.
Construction design.- Tianjin Tianyou Architectural Design Co. LTD.
Collaborators
Structure design.- Yuan Xin Engineering Consultant (Shanghai) Office.
Landspace design.- Tianjin Donglin Zhujing Landscape Planning and Design Co. LTD.
Interior design.- Shanghai Biyu Environmental Art Design Office.
Curtain wall design.- Shanghai Hengli Construction decoration Engineering Co., LTD.
BIM design.- Beijing Interconnection Cube Technology Service Co. LTD.
Builder
Structure construction.- Tianyuan Construction Group Co. LTD.
Curtain wall construction.- Beijing Tiancheng Yingliang Stone Co. LTD.
Area
Site area.- 31,471 m²
Gross Built Area.- 3,563 m²
Photography
CAAI.
Zhaoqing Song. Lacime Architects
Zhaoqing Song.- In 1992, he graduated from the Architecture Major at the Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, and was awarded a bachelor's degree. In 1995, he graduated from Architectural Design and Theoretical Research, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, and was awarded a Master's Degree. In 1995-2001, he was Principal Architect of Nikken Design International. Since 2001, he has been the Founder and Chief Architect of Shanghai Lacime Architects.
Some of his work includes.- Qin Ⅱ Dynasty Relics Museum. Xi'an, China (2010). Zhongxing Meihua Village. Shanghai, China (2004 - 2010). Cifi Headquarters. Shanghai, China (2016). Greenland Epoch Gate. Yiwu, China (2018). Dajia Villa. Suzhou, China (2019).
Some of his work includes.- Qin Ⅱ Dynasty Relics Museum. Xi'an, China (2010). Zhongxing Meihua Village. Shanghai, China (2004 - 2010). Cifi Headquarters. Shanghai, China (2016). Greenland Epoch Gate. Yiwu, China (2018). Dajia Villa. Suzhou, China (2019).
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