exterior. Image © Yuchen Chao

外表。图片：赵玉臣

架构师提供的文本描述。每个城市都有其独特的历史特征。不幸的是，在中国，大多数城市在重建后失去了自己的特色，并呈现出几乎相同的形象。城市房地产开发商必须通过平衡和适当的设计方案来保留城市的文化遗产。

Text description provided by the architects. 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. 

Text description provided by the architects. 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. 

 Conceptual Model

武汉汉阳地区位于长江、汉江交汇处的曲线形屋面下新旧共存，具有动感的水美。邻接的桂园寺，是清朝以来佛教的宝库，给社会带来了宁静和庄严。

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.

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.

 night view of exterior. Image © Yuchen Chao

外部夜景。图片：赵玉臣

通过汲取当地文化和佛教建筑的灵感，“设计之水”为新建筑创造了一个“斜坡屋顶”，它似乎飞到了陆地之上，并与当地的环境很好地结合在一起。

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. 

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. 

 details of slope roof. Image © Yuchen Chao

斜坡屋顶的细节。图片：赵玉臣

在山水画中，黑色和灰色的钢条构成了屋顶的脊梁，像起伏的山脉一样伸展和起伏。结合地面上宽阔的水池，可以看到山水画的视觉形象。

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.

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.

 exhibition gallery. Image © Yuchen Chao

展览馆。图片：赵玉臣

透明玻璃幕墙与水中云彩和灯光的倒影相互作用，营造出迷人的景色，带来精神上的“微风不起涟漪”的宁静。

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”.

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”.

 partial view of aisle. Image © Yuchen Chao

过道的部分视野。图片：赵玉臣

 partial view of aisle. Image © Yuchen Chao

过道的部分视野。图片：赵玉臣

空间节拍沿曲线延伸，空间布置也采用立面曲线。以入口处的设计为例。它的弧形环流线借用了当地著名的风景区月亮湖的形式。坡度逐渐降低，为人们创造了一种礼仪感，并在外面留下了令人不安的噪音。

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.

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.

 partial view for 1.2 floor. Image © Yuchen Chao

1.2层部分视图。图片：赵玉臣

 aisle of 2 floor. Image © Yuchen Chao

2层过道。图片：赵玉臣

此外，在大型开放空间中，曲面天花板和楼板到天花板的窗口轮廓是一个自然的框架。在VIP区域，两个弯曲的3D墙看起来像雕塑，丰富了艺术之美的空间。

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. 

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. 

 b1 aisle. Image © Yuchen Chao

B1通道图片：赵玉臣

茶砖砌成的隔墙，捕捉到日常生活中熟悉的经验，记录了北宋时期汉阳古城茶叶贸易的辉煌。当地陶器制的茶具简约粗糙，体现了汉阳人至今喝茶的习惯。茶的味道提醒我们珍惜日常生活中的共同经历。(鼓掌)

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.    

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.    

 b1 aisle B1. Image © Yuchen Chao

B1通道B1。形象(C)雨辰超

这座新建筑作为一个地标，与城市结构融为一体。将解构技巧与东方意象相结合，“设计之水”实现了历史社区保护与商业房地产开发的平衡。

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.

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.

 exterior. Image © Yuchen Chao

外表。图片：赵玉臣

Architectural concept design Waterfrom Design

Location 20 Guiyuansi Rd, Hanyang Qu, Wuhan Shi, Hubei Sheng, China

Architectural Design Shanghai Tianhua Architectural Design

Interior Design Waterfrom Design / Create+Think Studio

Interior Design Team Nic Lee, Arthur Ho, Zhuwei Ge

Area 2860.0 m2

Project Year 2018

Photographs Yuchen Chao

Category Interior Design