Chapman Taylor wins design competition for new Exhibition Centre at Chongqing Liangjiang Innovation Zone
Chapman Taylor has won a design competition for a 3,000m2 exhibition centre within our 680-hectare Liangjiang Innovation Zone masterplan project in the Chinese city of Chongqing.
The new centre’s design concept draws inspiration from the key masterplan themes – “beautiful mountain and clear water”, “green and intelligent”, “connected, open and sharing” and “vibrant and diverse”.
The four-level building sits at a key pedestrian hub near the top of a mountain, from where extraordinary views over the whole innovation zone, the nearby lake and the surrounding mountain landscape can be enjoyed. A pedestrian trail will wind its way gently up the mountainside towards the building, which will also be served by a lift with panoramic views, creating an immersive sightseeing experience for visitors.
The four-level building sits at a key pedestrian hub near the top of a mountain, from where extraordinary views over the whole innovation zone, the nearby lake and the surrounding mountain landscape can be enjoyed. A pedestrian trail will wind its way gently up the mountainside towards the building, which will also be served by a lift with panoramic views, creating an immersive sightseeing experience for visitors.
State-of-the-art facilities and event spaces will allow for interactive and immersive digital experiences. Included will be an exhibition hall, a family workshop, office space, a reading/study/social area, a digital media space, a meeting room and a flexible space for temporary exhibitions, as well as viewing platforms and a spacious viewing deck in which to relax and have something to eat or drink.
The strikingly modern design seamlessly integrates interior and exterior spaces, with a feature grand staircase acting as a visual focal point which represents the mountainous nature of the city and its surroundings. Materials will be suitable for the location, with extensive use of stone and timber as well as greenery and water features. The building will be stepped as its terraces ‘climb’ the hillside, forming a street which creates a modern interpretation of a traditional hillside village.
The landscaping will be context-sensitive, making use of plants appropriate for the mountainous wetland environment in which the scheme will sit.
Chapman Taylor’s Shanghai studio created the winning design for this exciting new exhibition space in Chongqing.