LYCS architecture designs sales center inspired by flying egrets in china
LYCS architecture integrated design elements derived from the shapes and forms of flying egrets and completed the project in a period of 100 days.
LYCS architecture was inspired by newborn egrets flying vigorously above the xiaoshao canal to design kincang egrets waves sales center in china. the challenge was to be able to maximize the degree of innovation and to complete the project under the ultimate pressure of time. within the short period of 3 months, they were able to successfully conclude the design of architecture, interior, and furnishing of the center.
image by WU qingshan
LYCS architecture designed the building’s façade with cascading lines like egrets spreading their wings. it adopts large-scale floor-to-ceiling glass directly facing the street outwards to meet the exhibition function of the sales center and highlighting its accommodating attitude. the design also contributes to embracing the water feature inwards to create a beautiful hidden new world.
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the horizontal overhanging eaves and the entrance canopy jointly form a pure and powerful line whose posture gives the great impression of egrets taking off and brings about the tenacious strength, incredible artistry, and noble spirit to this building. the soft curve and the arc chamfer are integrated with each other, and a progressive linear light belt is matched with the simple light and luxurious white gold color, creating a high-quality space atmosphere.
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the designers adopted ‘egrets back to the nest’ as their design concept and integrated design elements with the aim to evoke people’s feelings of happiness after returning home from an intense day. they placed more than 200 egrets above the sand table in the atrium flying in the ‘blue and clear sky’ and resonating with each other, which represents their implication of ‘returning home.’
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the architectural layout of the sales center is a symmetrical one in a rather flexible way. with a sand table area in its center, it connects the main entrance with that of the park alongside the short axis, creating open and fluid spatial effects. on the side of the table area, a spiral staircase acts as a significant visual element. it creates a moving line from the main hall to the negotiation area and enriches the spatial quality with the interlace of bronze and white color.
image by WU qingshan
the design continues the tone of the building, with large areas of white stone as the preferred material, partially matching with the metal colors and details. the architects tried to unify the building, the interior work, the furnishing, the architectural landscape, and the concepts together to provide a rich experience of multi-layered spaces. in this space, they wanted to eliminate separation and alienation and bring about the community identity and the sense of belonging of future residents.
image by WU qingshan
image by WU qingshan
image by WU qingshan
image by WU qingshan
image by WU qingshan
image by yifang photography
image by WU qingshan
project info:
name: KINCANG egrets waves sales center
architects: LYCS architecture
team: ruan hao, chen wenbin, lin dong, huang hao, zhang lei, gong zijun, zhuang longwei, ma guangyu, ji han, he yulou, zhang peng, lao zhedong, zhou miao, wang jianhong, xin xin, zhang qiuyan, zhao yifan, ke anran
location: shaoxing, zhejiang, china
area: 1030 sqm (11,086.82 sqft)
cooperator: hanjia design group co., ltd
facade consultant: shanghai cima facade group co., ltd
landscape design: NCD studio pte ltd
photographer: WU qingshan, yifang photography
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