META project: huludao beach exhibit center

‘huludao beach exhibit center’ by META-project, huludao, liaoning, china all images courtesy of META-project image © chen su

beijing-based practice META-project, has shared with us their recently completed ‘huludao beach exhibit center’ along the coast of dragon bay in the fishing town of huludao, liaoning in northeast china. positioned upon the beach, the facility intends to vitalize the area into a resort and residential hub, serving the millions of visitors each summer. only 100 meters for the crashing waves, the building provides an exhibition area, gallery, cinema, cafe, event area and playing fields to support the activities of the beach-goers and activating the city’s cultural life.

the form is first based upon panoramic views at a variety of elevations towards the sea. with 2/3 of the structure cantilevered over a ground level plaza, the first floor and roof deck provide ideal points for observation of the landscape and ocean. contained by an inclined cube, the opaque enclosure around the stairwell adds a sense of mystery to the spatial sequence, revealing the views after ascending the stairway.

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

image © chen su

model

model opened

model

model

situational plan

concept collage of the entry drive

concept collage of the entrance

concept collage

concept collage

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

section

section

elevation

elevation

conceptual diagram

sectional diagram

project info:

project: huludao beach exhibit center location: huludao, liaoning, north-east china program: reception, exhibition area, meeting rooms, gallery, cinema, café/bar, covered event space and beach-sport field site area: 13000 m2 built area: 2500 m2 design/completion: 2010/2011 architect: META-project design team: wang shuo (partner in charge), zhang jing, zhou zhimin, mei fupeng, yang cheng, lai yuchen, lin changyan. photo by: chen su