The Official School of Languages, projected by architect Javier Garcia-Solera Vera, is located in a plot of Elche, Spain, that faces only one good direction, north, onto a recently planted palm grove. In the other directions are only noise, cars, the tumult of school doorways, etc. All the rooms look to the palm grove in search of light, views and tranquillity. In the […]
The JinHua Architecture Park, China, is a micro-city of pavilions, designed by 16 architects from all over the world, scattered along the banks of the river Yiwu. Lets explore all the pavilions one by one… Originally Posted On Coolboom
The Welcome Center, designed by Till Schweizer, is situated at a crucial point of the JinHua Architectur Park. The pavilion overlooks at a significant bend of the river bank, therefore it marks the turning point in the overall direction and perception while entering or leaving the park. The pavilion is more a translucent sculpture than self explaining building, […]
Christ & Gantenbein designed The Ancient Tree for the JinHua Architecture Park. The project stands on this site much like an old and gnarled tree, under whose protection people may meet in this new and artificial landscape. Originally Posted On Coolboom
The Exhibition Space of the JinHua Architecture Park, designed by Tatiana Bilbao, is a game full of surprises, discovering tunnels, pathways and terraces. The pavilion consists of more or less isolated sections which must be discovered gradually and enjoyed as the beholder continues his stroll. He is led on into a composition that is never completely revealed. The pavilion is […]
HHF Architects designed the Baby Dragon, a mini structure for children that sits at a corner of the walkway system of the JinHua Architecture Park. The different parts of the pavilion allow different ways of interaction between children and grownups. Parents can watch their children playing on the lawn while sitting in the shadow talking to each other. The children can run, climb […]
Wang Xing Wei & Xu Tian Tian designed the Toilets for the JinHua Architecture Park. Originally Posted On Coolboom
Fun Design Consultancy & Johan de Wachter Architects designed a rigid but elegant structure of steel, stone and bamboo for the JinHua Architectur Park Restaurant. The restaurant integrates three speeds of eating. This assortment is provided by vending machines (street food), a 3d tablescape (medium food) and a lounge restaurant (slow food). Originally Posted On Coolboom
Ding Yi & Chen Shu Yu designed the Internet Cafe for the JiHua Architecture Park. Originally Posted On Coolboom
The Archeological Archives, designed by Ai Weiwei, is a small museum of the JinHua Architecure Park that holds Chinese ancient pottery. The building takes its form from the simple, vernacular shape of a house, it’s a single long slab, cast in reinforced concrete. The length and width of the building has been carefully calculated, reinsuring that the building is […]
