U A D
CHINA
Meet U A D - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in China. U A D's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in U A D's impressive haul of 7 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Landscape Design, Interior and Lighting, U A D's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, U A D masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores U A D's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
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CETC Research Institute Testing Center
The project lies in Hefei High-tech Zone, Anhui Province. It is a landmark building cluster integrating science and technology research and development, system testing, system co-testing demonstration and information center. According to the classification standard of relevant industries, buildings are combined freely, so as to form multiple enclosed or open spatial patterns. Characteristic contemporary design expressions and traditional spatial charm present the local features, reproduce traditional Hui-style architectural culture, and well interpret rationality of modern technology.
The project lies in Hefei High-tech Zone, Anhui Province. It is a landmark building cluster integrating science and technology research and development, system testing, system co-testing demonstration and information center. According to the classification standard of relevant industries, buildings are combined freely, so as to form multiple enclosed or open spatial patterns. Characteristic contemporary design expressions and traditional spatial charm present the local features, reproduce traditional Hui-style architectural culture, and well interpret rationality of modern technology.
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Qiushi Academy
The project situated in the core of west area of Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University, right beside water. The building complex is able to hold small and medium academic talks, conferences, exhibitions, etc. Based on the forerunner Qiushi Academy, the project integrates modern functions and design techniques with Chinese traditional architectural form. Meanwhile, it draws on the dynamic feature from south Chinese architecture and the solemn touch from north Chinese architecture. In this way, the complex shows characters of both local architectures and higher educational constructions.
The project situated in the core of west area of Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University, right beside water. The building complex is able to hold small and medium academic talks, conferences, exhibitions, etc. Based on the forerunner Qiushi Academy, the project integrates modern functions and design techniques with Chinese traditional architectural form. Meanwhile, it draws on the dynamic feature from south Chinese architecture and the solemn touch from north Chinese architecture. In this way, the complex shows characters of both local architectures and higher educational constructions.
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Landscape Design for Shaoxing Hotel
Inspired by an ancient verse that portrays the picturesque scenery of Shaoxing, the project takes "green mountain and clear water" as design concept. Instead of simply combining or simulating traditional symbols in Shaoxing, it draws on traditional Chinese landscaping and literary techniques such as "borrowing", "metaphorizing" and "analogy", to respond to local historical context and environment through abstract expressions. By incorporating local features and scenery of nearby Fushan Mountain, the project presents a picturesque, poetic landscape scene that echoes local mountains and water.
Inspired by an ancient verse that portrays the picturesque scenery of Shaoxing, the project takes "green mountain and clear water" as design concept. Instead of simply combining or simulating traditional symbols in Shaoxing, it draws on traditional Chinese landscaping and literary techniques such as "borrowing", "metaphorizing" and "analogy", to respond to local historical context and environment through abstract expressions. By incorporating local features and scenery of nearby Fushan Mountain, the project presents a picturesque, poetic landscape scene that echoes local mountains and water.
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Xu Wei Art Museum
Xu Wei Art Museum is located on the north side of Kaiyuan Lane and Houguan Lane beside Green Vine Study in Shaoxing City. The design team makes use of the naturally undulating topography facing the square to lessen the impact of the building volume on the surroundings. In addition, a portion of space is set underground, and a boardwalk on the roof connects the interior and the outdoors, creating a separate network of public spaces that incorporate tourists' movements into the picturesque architectural scene.
Xu Wei Art Museum is located on the north side of Kaiyuan Lane and Houguan Lane beside Green Vine Study in Shaoxing City. The design team makes use of the naturally undulating topography facing the square to lessen the impact of the building volume on the surroundings. In addition, a portion of space is set underground, and a boardwalk on the roof connects the interior and the outdoors, creating a separate network of public spaces that incorporate tourists' movements into the picturesque architectural scene.
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The North Teaching Cluster of Zjuic School
The International Campus of Zhejiang University (Zjuic) locates beside Juanhu Lake, China, occupying a land of 800,000 square meters with a gross floor area of 400,000 square meters. The campus's overall planning and design is based on 1 axis, 2 circles, 3 centers, and 4 zones. It absorbs the forms of relevant spaces and facades worldwide. The design enhances the guidance, fluidity, openness and publicity of the building complex by bridging the site’s north-south corridors and setting clear open spaces and routes.
The International Campus of Zhejiang University (Zjuic) locates beside Juanhu Lake, China, occupying a land of 800,000 square meters with a gross floor area of 400,000 square meters. The campus's overall planning and design is based on 1 axis, 2 circles, 3 centers, and 4 zones. It absorbs the forms of relevant spaces and facades worldwide. The design enhances the guidance, fluidity, openness and publicity of the building complex by bridging the site’s north-south corridors and setting clear open spaces and routes.
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Yizheng Comprehensive Gymnasium Sports Center
Apart from the large volume, the facade uses the construction method of fixed ceramic panels and the facade of the main building is made of carmine ceramic rods. It's an original construction method. After many times of meticulous 1:1 experiment, the construction technology integrates complex functions in a simple way, hence creating transparent effects of the curtain wall and a unique and warm image of gift box. However, the construction method poses challenges on lights arrangement and adjustment on site.
Apart from the large volume, the facade uses the construction method of fixed ceramic panels and the facade of the main building is made of carmine ceramic rods. It's an original construction method. After many times of meticulous 1:1 experiment, the construction technology integrates complex functions in a simple way, hence creating transparent effects of the curtain wall and a unique and warm image of gift box. However, the construction method poses challenges on lights arrangement and adjustment on site.
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Sunbi Zitan Scenic Area Garden
SunbiZitan Scenic Area is located at the southwest corner of the park, with a plot area of about 110,000m square meters. The buildings adopt Chinese traditional wooden structure with mortise and tenon joints. All the timbers are waterproof, fireproof and insect-proof, minimizing the application of metal connectors. The functions of catering, retail, display and accommodation are interspersed, with multiple operations merged. The project is characterized by the integration of buildings into landscapes, both of which are highly interdependent.
SunbiZitan Scenic Area is located at the southwest corner of the park, with a plot area of about 110,000m square meters. The buildings adopt Chinese traditional wooden structure with mortise and tenon joints. All the timbers are waterproof, fireproof and insect-proof, minimizing the application of metal connectors. The functions of catering, retail, display and accommodation are interspersed, with multiple operations merged. The project is characterized by the integration of buildings into landscapes, both of which are highly interdependent.
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