South African architecture firm SAOTA has concluded a successful learning exchange in the Chengdu region of China as part of its 2024 Global Lecture Tour.
As the birthplace of Chengdu’s new culture movement and new business, Citang Street still has many buildings for strategies of the protection of historical and cultural heritage. Its reconstruction and expansion project adopts organic renewal organizing the traditional urban space.
Project name
Citang Street Regeneration
Architecture firm
China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Location
Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan
Principal architect
Zheng Yong
Design team
Zhang Zongteng, Liu Yu, Xu Wenqi, Wang Yixuan, Li Botao, Li Yi, Li Yue,Zheng Hancong
Completion year
(Phase I) July 2023
Collaborators
Deputy Lead Architect: Chen Jiale; Structural Engineers: Yi Dan, Wang Heng, Tang Min; Water Supply and Drainage Engineers: Xiao Sida, Wen Zhiwei; HVAC Engineers: Gong Bo, Bai Yinghe; Electrical Engineers: Li Guohui, Zhu Ke; Building Intelligence Engineer: Zhang Jing 2; Curtain Wall Façade Engineers: Yin Bingli, Cai Honglin, Cheng Chao, Zhou Chunxiao, Fan Haibo; Architectural technology: Luo Jing, Chen Jun
Landscape
Ouyang Shuang (Chengdu Jizhun Fangzhong Architectural Design Co., Ltd.)
Structural engineer
Yi Dan, Wang Heng, Tang Min
Client
Chengdu Xingguanghua Urban Construction Co., Ltd.
Walking into the Pupurazzi Pets Asian Flagship Store feels like a dreamland carefully designed for pet lovers. Here, all pet-related services and products are brought together, with every corner thoughtfully curated to meet the diverse needs of both you and your pets, making each transition between spaces filled with fun and surprise.
Project name
Pupurazzi Pets Asian Flagship Store
Architecture firm
Gokan Studio
Photography
Here Space Photography
Interior design
Gokan Studio
Material
Micro cement, art paint, tile, aluminum, stone, acrylic, PVC floor
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Store
Residence LL is a multi-story residence located in the southwestern region of China, overlooking a beautiful, expansive lakeside view, with a building area of approximately 500 square meters, representing a residential landmark in the local urban landscape.
Project name
Residence LL | A Place of Tranquility
Architecture firm
Atelier About Architecture
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Principal architect
Wang Ni
Design team
Qin Ying, Xiao Yuqin, Ji xiaogang, Ke Xia
Interior design
Atelier About Architecture
Structural engineer
Ma Zhigang, Zhao Xiaolei
Material
Material Development: Wang Ni, Tao Zhi
Typology
Residential › House
The historic charm of Kuanzhai Alley and the sleek modernity of a tech brand may appear to be an unlikely pairing, but this seemingly paradoxical combination has recently come to life with the opening of HONOR’s first global flagship store, unveiling a fresh identity through an innovative combination of old and new.
Project name
HONOR Flagship Store, Chengdu
Architecture firm
HONOR Retail Design Studio
Location
K2 Courtyard, Kuanxiangzi Alley, Kuanzhai Alley, Chengdu, China
Collaborators
Consultants: LabD+H, GCL Construction Group
Material
terrazzo, mirrored stainless steel, grey brick, glass
Typology
Commercial › Retail
The creation of the "Chǐ (foot)" installation originated from a chance conversation between Holy He, founder of JUMGO Creative Design, and the director of BEN MOO. The director mentioned an unused outdoor space next to her current exhibition hall and envisioned a unique place for experience in the hope of creating a window display effect.
Project name
Chǐ (foot), Chengdu, China by Jumgo Creative
Architecture firm
Jumgo Creative
Principal architect
Holy He
Collaborators
Executive Designer: Chi Huang. Customized Brand: BEN MOO (www.benmoo.com). Visual Consultant: SAC Ci-young. Brand Execution: ZZ Media
The Luxe Lakes CPI Island Commercial Renewal Project is a collection of villa models located on the east side of Luke Island in the "Luxe Lakes Ecological City" of Chengdu.
Project name
Luxe Lakes CPI Island
Architecture firm
Vari Architects
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Photography
Existing Architecture, Blue Orange Photography
Principal architect
Fan Qi, Dingliang Yang
Design team
Panao Feng, Chenxin Wang, Handan Tang, Xiaoyu Ding, Mou, Jun Li
Collaborators
Construction unit: Tutai Construction Group, Dingyu Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. Construction drawing design: Zhoyu Design Group Co., Ltd.； Sichuan Zhonghengzhuke Survey and Design Co., Ltd
Landscape
Yudao Landscape
Lighting
BPI Lighting Consultant Design Company
Client
Chengdu Wide Horizon Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Typology
Commercial Architecture
"Ark" is a medical aesthetics pharmaceutical corporate club located on the top floor of a single commercial building. It integrates functions such as showcasing corporate strength, displaying flagship products and entertaining guests.
Architecture firm
VGC Design
Photography
Yu Space Photography, Liu Wei. Video: Qishijiu
Principal architect
Michael Chen
Collaborators
Detailed designer: Ding Fei. Project Management: Wen Ming. Soft decoration design: VGC Design, Qianmo Design. Visual identity: SAC Design. Installation Art: Green Knight
Interior design
VGC Design
Completion year
January 2024
Structural engineer
Luanlu Structure
Landscape
Parallel Vision Landscape Studio, Michael Chen
Construction
Zhejiang Construction Decoration Group Co., Ltd
Typology
Healthcare › Medical Aesthetics Pharmaceutical Corporate Club
