The Bund Mansion is situated in the core area of Ningbo’s main urban district, serving as the community center for the entire Buno Mansion residential complex. Located adjacent to the Fenghua River’s public green belt, this site is renowned for its rich natural landscapes and well-developed commercial amenities, making it one of the most attractive locations in the city. With its prime location and ecological advantages, The Buno Mansion is not only a daily activity hub for residents but also an ideal place for Ningbo citizens to experience the harmonious integration of urban and natural environments.
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The Bund Mansion
Public Building (Built)
Firm
Shanghai PTArchitects
Architect/Designer
Sun Zhanhui, Jia Bin, Gao Jian
Design Team
Shanghai PTArchitects
Location
Ningbo
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
©Archi-translator Studio
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Design Concept
The design of Buno Mansion emphasizes the seamless integration of architecture and the natural environment, adopting an open and interactive spatial layout concept. It aims to create a multifunctional living space that meets the diverse needs of modern urban dwellers. Through a skillful triangular building layout, the project features large-scale setbacks along the street, creating expansive public landscape spaces. This design approach not only endows the building with unique visual tension but also resonates with the surrounding environment, establishing a multifunctional community hub that encompasses leisure, exercise, social interaction, and business activities.
The architecture employs a tiered design, allowing the building’s contour to harmoniously align with the riverbank, forming a distinctive and dynamic landmark silhouette. The curved overhangs not only enhance the aesthetic fluidity of the building but also optimize the spatial transitions, making spaces more open and interconnected, and enriching the residents’ sense of ceremony and comfort upon arrival. The inspiration for the project’s feature wall design comes from the shimmering dynamic beauty of the Fenghua River’s surface. The design team utilized full-height brushed stainless steel, combined with triangular folding techniques, to create a dynamic visual effect reminiscent of water waves. The curved stone panels on both sides adopt a wave board design, incorporating custom-cut large slabs that naturally integrate landscape elements into the architectural design, enhancing the spatial hierarchy and richness. As night falls, the concealed lighting system illuminates the feature wall, adding warmth and vitality to the community.
Sunken Courtyard
The sunken courtyard is designed around an extensive water feature, symbolizing “bringing the river into the garden,” creating a tranquil residential space. The combination of transparent glass curtain walls and luxurious stone creates a serene atmosphere, allowing natural light to penetrate deeply into the building and blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. The stone materials around the courtyard are selected in calming tones, contrasting with the lightweight glass curtain walls to enrich the visual experience.
Challenges and Solutions
The 60-meter-long curved overhang presented a significant challenge during construction. To ensure architectural quality, the construction team employed a honeycomb aluminum panel ceiling system, achieving the overhang’s smooth curve and structural integrity through precise profile detailing. The feature wall’s base utilized complex corner-cutting techniques, with custom-cut stone blocks demonstrating the close integration of architectural design and construction technology.
Sustainability From the planning and design stages, Buno Mansion has prioritized sustainable development principles. The selection of building materials focuses on environmentally friendly and renewable resources to reduce the building’s carbon footprint. In terms of energy efficiency, the project maximizes the use of natural light through extensive glass curtain walls and intelligent lighting systems, minimizing the need for artificial lighting. Additionally, the project initially serves as a marketing and display space and will later transition into a community clubhouse, reflecting the flexibility and sustainability of space utilization, providing long-term value for residents.