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Linkong Biomedical Park Multifunctional Offices

Linkong Biomedical Park

Linkong Biomedical Park is a research and production complex for the life science and biotechnology industry in Zhengzhou, China. The park includes an incubation and experiment center, pilot production buildings, large production plants, an exhibition center, a conference and catering center and living facilities. A central landscape belt divides the site into two zones and improves the efficiency of use. The plan is inspired by the double helix of DNA. Floor heights, column spans, structural loads and waste water treatment follow the technical needs of biomedical work.

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The Bridge House private residential

The Bridge House

The Bridge House is a private residence built on a steep slope facing a valley. Interconnected grid bridges link the house to different parts of the site, so no clear boundary is set between the building and nature. The design is inspired by the linear terraces of local architecture. The building is raised above the ground and given a porous form to address the high humidity of the area. The facade has operable sliding panels with louvers that control light and heat and also provide privacy. Reclaimed ceramic tiles, granite and glass are used in the interior.

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Lulu Ville House

Lulu Ville

Lulu Villa is a private residence located in Las Terrenas. The house covers 850 square meters of construction on a plot of 2,492 square meters. The design is composed of three intersecting volumes, one of which has two levels. The first level holds the social areas, with large galleries open to the exterior, and the guest rooms. The second level holds the bedrooms and a family room, linked by an open corridor. Concrete in its natural state marks the facades. The entrance uses aluminum profiles with a wood finish, resistant to sea salt and spaced to let daylight enter.

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Yuexiu Hanyang Starry Winking Showroom

Yuexiu Hanyang Starry Winking

Yuexiu Hanyang Starry Winking is a sales center designed to be converted into a kindergarten after the selling period ends. The building is located in the Hanyang District of Wuhan, China, near the Yangtze River. The design concept draws on the natural landscape and the water culture of Wuhan. A modular facade with rhythmic changes suits the units of the future kindergarten and forms a playful surface. Prefabricated glass-fiber reinforced cement panels were assembled on site to reduce visible joints and ease cleaning. Water flows from the building into the surrounding landscape.

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The Hotel Nudibranch Hotel and Resort

The Hotel Nudibranch

Nudibranch is a hotel and resort located on Nanji Island in Zhejiang Province, China. The design covers 31000 square meters and is inspired by sea creatures found around the island, such as the nudibranch and other shellfish. The building is raised on soft legs that connect the ground to restaurants, bars, a spa and a swimming pool. The public area resembles a floating space above the sand. The sandy ground extends into the hotel and forms an outdoor playground in the shade. Eco-friendly technologies reduce the environmental impact.

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Time Holiday Mobile Home

Time Holiday

Time Holiday is a series of mobile homes that can be transported to varied terrains without the need for a foundation. The outer shell is a curved, one-piece fiberglass structure suited to different climates and topographies. Floor-to-ceiling double-layer laminated insulating glass gives 360-degree views of the surroundings. A pull-out drawer mechanism expands the guest room on site and retracts the volume for shipping. The prefabricated frame is assembled within a day, which reduces construction waste and building time.

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