The project site is situated in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, specifically at the intersection of two major urban trunk roads. This location is significant due to its role in the primary transportation network and is characterized by immense indicative signs abundant landscape resources. The swift advancement of Shenzhen and the cross flow of urban traffic in adjacent areas initially inspired the design team to pinpoint the project’s contextual relevance to a proper element of Chinese traditional culture. That’s how the concept of “Carp Jumping Over the Gate” was raised. This allusion originates from an ancient Chinese legend and fable, which narrates that there was a powerful torrent in the Yellow River created a waterfall known as the Dragon Gate, which was believed to be difficult in swimming against the flow. According to the legend, any carp that successfully leaps over this waterfall would be transformed into a dragon, symbolizing the aspiration to rise above challenges and ultimately attain success and change.
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Urban renewal unit, old factory area, Gaofa Science Park, Taoyuan Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Mixed-Use Architecture (Concept)
Firm
Fanpu (Shenzhen) Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
Architect/Designer
Wang Cong
Design Team
Wang Cong, Chen Jiayin, Chen Hai, Lai Senmei, Liang Xiaoliang, Lin Fuyang, Lin Haifeng, Tan Weihao, Tang Changqing, Xia Zhifeng, Xiao Bolun, Yan Qihui, Yuan Lusen, Zhang Jing
Location
Taoyuan Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
©Fanpu (Shenzhen) Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
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This theme aligns with the “renewal” essence of the project and reflects the dynamic and progressive nature that drives the urban development of Shenzhen. When observed from above, the ground-level landscape resembles rippling water. The two towering structures break the horizon like fish jumps out of water. The ascent through the rippling water symbolizes boundless possibilities and the challenges. The design team aspired to evoke a sense of energy and movement within the site, and to infuse this sense into the building until it becomes the focal point of the area. The architectural design of two towers was inspired from “two fish in Tai Chi”, the traditional Chinese philosophical concept. This concept initially inspired the design of two towers. Each tower looks like a pair of interwoven fish, leaping and spiraling upward. The vertical lines of the facade create a seamless transition from top to bottom, and this goes in circles from towers to podiums until converged. The two fish, while oppositely positioned and distinctly defined, form a full shape, giving a sense of dynamic aesthetics to the static towers. This specific design is more than a visual art, but gives a profound articulation of the enduring principles of Yin and Yang. #1 Parcel is intended for the research and development efforts, while #2 Parcel is intended for the development of living quarters. The profiles of the towers are structured in an octagonal shape to accommodate the building site to the extent possible. Elevated landscaping is placed in the corners to enhance the space quality. The podium, conceived from the site, features open commercial spaces for the community. Given the climate of Shenzhen, landscape planting is set on the podium’s roof to enhance the quality of the living space, forming a multi-level landscape landscaping system. The entire building harmonizes with its surroundings and creates a favorable Feng Shui landscape that makes human a part of the nature, where tradition seamlessly merges with modernity, and humanity intertwines with nature, resulting in a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. |