Paying particular attention to Jiangnan culture. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects
30/01/2020.
[Taihu New Town - Suzhou] China
metalocus, JOAN MARSET
metalocus, JOAN MARSET
Lacime architects designed ‘Swan harbor park’ in Suzhou, (a city attached to Shanghai, China),bringing traditional chinese aesthetics into a contemporary building.
The project, which is floor area of 1200 m², combins new elements paying particular attention to Jiangnan culture and Suzhou’s regional cultural inheritance.
The project, which is floor area of 1200 m², combins new elements paying particular attention to Jiangnan culture and Suzhou’s regional cultural inheritance.
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Pei hao
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Pei hao
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Pei hao
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Pei hao
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Schran Images
Site plan. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Roof analysis. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Roof analysis. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Glass segmentation demostration. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Ground floor plan. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
First floor plan. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
South elevation. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
West elevation. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Exploded view by elements. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Constructive detail. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Constructive detail. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Constructive detail. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Constructive detail. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Constructive detail. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Constructive detail. Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects.
Jiangnan culture is known for its poetry, literature and arts. with a region characterized by serene hills and lakes, the new project by Lacime aims to unite a functional program with this delicate, poetic spirit.
Lacime architects combines all functional blocks of the building into an enclosed courtyard space within the plot, showing courtyard culture of Chinese traditional architecture.
One corner of the volume bends down over the water, extending into the surrounding landscape to represent ancient chinese culture by underscoring the unity between heaven and earth, while giving the building a light and dynamic appearance.
Lacime architects combines all functional blocks of the building into an enclosed courtyard space within the plot, showing courtyard culture of Chinese traditional architecture.
One corner of the volume bends down over the water, extending into the surrounding landscape to represent ancient chinese culture by underscoring the unity between heaven and earth, while giving the building a light and dynamic appearance.
Project description by Lacime Architects
Widely known for “transcending the Confucian ethical codes and following nature”, Jiangnan (southern China) has fostered unlimited imagination and creativity of innumerous scholars and artisans with its trans-utilitarian aesthetic merit and poetic spirit. The aesthetic merit is unique, delicate, tenacious, graceful and gentle.
Jiangnan culture is more easily manifested by comparing with ethical culture of Central Plains in northern China, as it is represented in sentimental aesthetics and the harmony and unity between realistic demands and beautiful natural environment.
In the design process, we rethink how to put Jiangnan culture and Chinese traditional aesthetics into modern life. It is not only to seek fragments of traditional culture in form, but also to meet modern inner demands, combine ancient elements and showcase the ethos of Jiangnan culture in modern times.
Design Process
This project design retakes the ethos of Jiangnan culture and showcases Suzhou’s regional cultural inheritance by means of destructing and restructuring.
All functional blocks of the building are combined into an enclosed courtyard space within this plot. It shows courtyard culture of Chinese traditional architecture.
One corner of the building is bent over the water to fit in with surrounding landscape. It shows Chinese traditional culture underscoring the unity of heaven and earth, which gives the whole building a light and elegant look.
The façade is designed with transparent floor-to-ceiling glass and a number of long curtain wall columns in an attempt to present traditional wooden grating form and achieve an integration of indoor space and open space around.
When standing in the garth, you can see eaves, rolling roof covered with slate tiles and a thin strip of sky; a deep hush of seclusion pervades the atmosphere.
Materials and Nodes
The external wall roof is furnished with slates commonly seen in southern China. It shows the architectural language form of grey tiles in Jiangnan; simple yet elegant tiles with natural texture present a contrast with light and transparent glass curtain wall; stainless steel columns constitute the order of the main façade.
To reduce construction cost, the main façade glass is segmented, and the segmented position is installed with stainless steel perforated plate to make the façade look more refined and diversified.
To make stainless steel columns of the main façade look thinner, trapezoid cross section is used for them. The outermost width is only 5cm along with grooved design to deliver a thinner and more refined look.
Refined nodes and simple and neat colors are reflected in water, so tender and tranquil. Neat lines function to vividly demonstrate decent architectural form.
Indoor Space
Ultra clear glass is used for the façade, huge and transparent. The sunlight shines indoors in the daytime; beautiful indoor space begins to appear from the façade when lights are on in the dusk.
Indoor industrial metal plates are combined with graceful curves; various wave forms are adopted to bring out unique features of Jiangnan.
Aside from traditional aesthetics of Jiangnan, new materials and new techniques are applied to illustrate the ethos of Jiangnan culture and give the space more profound oriental Zen meanings.
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Architects
LACIME Architects. Chief designers.- Song Zhaoqing, Jin Guangxian.
Design Team
Shang Yule, Zhang Yi, Ju Yicong, Liu Xiaoyan. Equipo de proyecto de la propiedad.- Yang Hua, Chen Qiang, Hu Yun, Ji Qing, Nie Haiming, Feng Jiasheng, Zhang Sichen.
Collaborators
Construction drawing design.- CSIAD.
Curtain wall design.- Jiawei Curtain Wall Design.
Curtain wall design team.- Gui Zubao, Sheng Anqi, Wang Yibo.
Interior design.- WJID.
Landscape design.- Shanghai Wendao Landscape Design.
Curtain wall design.- Jiawei Curtain Wall Design.
Curtain wall design team.- Gui Zubao, Sheng Anqi, Wang Yibo.
Interior design.- WJID.
Landscape design.- Shanghai Wendao Landscape Design.
Owner
R&F GROUP, KWG GROUP HOLDINGS
Area
1200m² (12,916.69 sqf)
Dates
Design time.- December 2018. Completion time.- September 2019.
Location
Yizi Street, Taihu New Town, Suzhou (Suzhouwan North metro station). China
Photography
Schran Images & Pei hao
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).
