colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island

the 'green skyline' project transforms an underused coastline walkway into a vivid public place.

100architects edited by thomai tsimpou June 11, 2024 3 min

100architects turns Hengqin Island waterfront into vivid place

Global architecture and design firm 100architects transforms an underused coastline walkway into a vivid public place on Hengqin Island, China. Titled Green Skyline, the project features a series of capsules with distinctive silhouettes that compose a colorful landscape visible from Macau. Featuring interactive elements such as telescopes and playful seating arrangements, the urban intervention offers a new spot to stay and socialize. The capsules’ outer surfaces are deliberately colorful and visually engaging, while their inner surfaces are finished in warm wood, offering a cozy place to spend quality leisure time. ‘The project adds much-needed amenities and eye-catching platforms that promote outdoor lifestyle and social interaction among citizens, while creating a strong visual identity for Hengqin Island,’ explains the studio.

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 1 — all images by REXZOU

Green Skyline’s capsules host various activities

The Green Skyline project by 100architects redefines the waterfront space, enhancing the community’s outdoor lifestyle and social interaction. The Shanghai-based firm gives each capsule a specific purpose: some facilitate social gatherings and casual conversations, while others are equipped with playful installations like swings, seesaws, and slides, offering entertainment and leisure. An array of umbrellas with various seating configurations on the city-facing side invites visitors to relax and socialize in the shade. At night, LED strips illuminate the project, highlighting the skyline silhouettes. This lighting fosters an experience full of rhythm and color, transforming the surroundings into a human-scale urban landmark.

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 2 — the colorful skyline is visible from Macau

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 3 — a series of capsules with distinctive silhouettes accommodates various activities

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 4 — entertainment and leisure are combined in the project

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 5 — the capsules are shaped to create a skyline

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 6 — telescopes and selfie spots are some of the uses the capsules hold

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 7 — warm wood clads the capsules’ interior space

colorful-capsules-100architects-vivid-skyline-hengqin-island-waterfront-designboom-1800-02 — an experience full of rhythm and color transforms the surroundings

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 8 — each capsule serves a specific purpose

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 9 — playful installations like swings, seesaws, and slides are hidden in the capsules

colorful-capsules-100architects-vivid-skyline-penguin-island-waterfront-designboom-1800-03 — LED strips illuminate the project at night

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 10 — the previously underused coastline walkway is now a vivid public place

colorful capsules by 100architects turn empty lot into playful public space at hengqin island - 11 — deliberately colorful and engaging design transforms the waterfront

the structures also function as interactive handrails varied playful arrangements are featured in the capsules orange, green and blue hues color the structures at night the project fosters an experience full of rhythm and color Green Skyline is a human-scale urban landmark the structures frame sea views 100architects place an array of umbrellas on the city-facing side striking platforms promote outdoor activities isometric plan by 100architects diagram by 100architects

project info:

name: Green Skyline
architect: 100architects | @100architects
location: Hengqin Island, Zhuhai, China

photographer: REXZOU | @rexzou

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