white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms

open-air pavilion in china shapes a lightweight exhibition space in white smooth contours.

UrbanFabric edited by christina vergopoulou November 24, 2022 3 min

white exhibition booth in Yuyao imitates orchid’s elegance

‘White Orchid Pavilion’ by Hangzhou-based Urban Fabric Design office hosts an airy exhibition and display white booth for real estate and property developers. Located in Yuyao, China, the structure’s aesthetic draws from the rich presence of orchids in the city following principles of elegance and purity in the design. The unique display space was approached as an ‘enlarged exhibit booth’ forming abstract white blocks. The minimal construction shapes curved formations enhanced with white color reflecting an essence of simplicity.

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 1 — white color reflects an essence of purity | all images ©️ Hangzhou Chengli Architectural Planning and Design Co.

airy structure balances off with mirroring dark body of water

The display booth curves its structure inwardly enclosing the site from the cluttered surroundings and the near highway. The smooth contours give the building a simple and balanced exterior, while the enfolded form captivates the visitors. The central courtyard sets up spatial tension in the outdoor zone completing the sensory experience. The dark-colored waterscape visually balances the white volumes and reflects both light and shadow enriching the facade. A light steel structure supports the cast-in-place roof that uses removable formwork. Providing a uniform and seamless look, white micro-cement was applied for the flooring establishing the pure aesthetics carried out throughout the whole project, (see more here).

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 2 — the body of water mirrors both light and shadow enriching the facade

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 3 — smooth and soft curves draw spatial tension in the outdoor zone

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 4 — white micro-cement and light steel structure form an open and airy space

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 5 — the interweaving between the dark water feature and the white abstract building creates pure visual balance

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 6 — the white curved structure supported by steel columns seems lightweight

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 7 — the shape and color of the exhibition booth echo the white orchid’s essence of elegance and purity

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 8 — the inwardly curved space isolates the cluttered environment

white orchid pavilion in china unravels exhibition booth in curved abstract forms - 9 — curves create an indented space accentuating the central courtyard

technical drawing of White Orchid pavilion's master plan technical drawing of White Orchid pavilion's construction detail

project info:

name: White Orchid Pavilion: Exhibition and Display

architecture: Urban Fabric Design

lead designers: OUYANG Zhixi – WANG Xin

design team: XU Yijie – ZENG Ying

location: Yuyao, China

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