1850 CHINA Illustrated Thomas Allom CHINESE ART Architecture Temples Peking RARE Thomas Allom s China in a Series of Views is an impressive and highly desirable 19th-century illustrated account of Chinese scenery and architecture. It serves as a hub for science education and exploration, engaging visitors in the wetland scenery and popular science knowledge while revitalizing the local community.Hardcover. The Huanxiu Lake Science Popularization and Education Center contributes to the development of Xiaying Town by creating employment opportunities, attracting urban visitors, and enhancing the quality of the rural environment. The sculptural roof informs the oval shape of the building The design of the center presented challenges in integrating the architectural plan with the landscape and ensuring equal height between the walls and the outer circle column grid. The circular skylight on the second floor offers a unique view, as the roof gradually slopes downward from east to west. Sunlight filtering is provided through the glass curtain wall that creates dynamic light and shadow effects.
The design team assembles an ascending indoor circular ramp leading to the second-floor platform. The interior showcases flora and fauna exhibits, providing an engaging learning environment for children. The roof, supported by 24 steel rafters of varying lengths, takes on a curved shape and encloses the space under the corridor, extending the exhibition space.
The reconstituted bamboo veneer facade balances durability and nativity, creating a warm and rustic atmosphere reminiscent of a forest cabin. The building facade utilizes a continuous glass curtain wall to create a seamless transition between the indoor exhibition space and the outdoor garden. The building’s height is controlled to maintain harmony with the traditional village and natural environment, while providing a two-story terrace that overlooks the wetland landscape.Īerial view of the development | all images by GaoHanīamboo veneer facade runs along the continuous circular ramp The design follows the island layout of the landscape, seamlessly integrating with the oval building site. The center is part of the Huanxiu Lake National Wetland Park, which focuses on wetland conservation, resource utilization, education, and scientific research. Xiaying Town has faced population decline and outdated public facilities, but recent development plans have brought new opportunities for growth. The design aims to release the influence of the space from the inside out. The center features a multi-purpose hall at its core, with a second-level open terrace that offers panoramic views of the hill. The triangular plot of land dictates the architectural plan, resulting in a two-level space within a rounded triangular form. Huanxiu Lake Science Popularization and Education CenterĪtelier Folie designs the Huanxiu Lake Science Popularization and Education Center, located in Xiaying Town, Jizhou District, Tianjin, seamlessly integrating it with the surrounding landscape.
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