The Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center, designed by Shenzhen Huahui Design, is a unique architectural marvel that stands out in Huangdao District, Qingdao. The design of the building is inspired by the natural surroundings of the area. The black walls and glass mirror each other, creating a contrasting yet coordinated surface that integrates seamlessly with the site. The building resembles the huge waves of Lingshan Bay, at the foot of Mount Dazhu, pounding against the black reef on the shore. This design embodies a grand sense of dynamism, representing the "heart of the ocean" within the marine smart park.
The Exhibition Center is not just another building in the district. It is a core building of the new district and represents the image and position of the entire intelligent park. The park occupies about 2 million square meters of land, making it a benchmark and model construction project in the Huangdao marine technology zone. The design of the center is concise and minimal, with the "glass box" extending at the top devoid of unnecessary facade details. The struts supporting the glass wall are not only structural components but also an indispensable detail of the building's facade.
The construction of the Exhibition Center is as unique as its design. The main body of the building features a steel-reinforced concrete structure to meet the stress demands of the long upper layers and the overhang. The outer walls are a double-glazed glass curtain wall. The first floor uses Ukrainian black diamond granite, and the ceiling is made of a honeycombed wire drawing stainless steel plate. The 100-meter glass box seems to float in the air, with the arrangement of the struts giving it a sense of layering and uniqueness.
The design of the Exhibition Center is a result of careful consideration and response to the location, a dialogue with the city, and a return to the essence of the space. The design had to consider how to put the Exhibition Center in a dialogue with the surrounding city, how to integrate the architecture with local regional culture, and achieve its own meaning. The design also had to consider how to make a 6200-square-meter Exhibition Center speak for a 2-million-square-meter new industrial park. These were the primary design considerations.
The Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center is not just an architectural marvel, but also a winner of the prestigious A' Design Award. This award is granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom. They are venerated products and bright ideas that advance art, science, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.
In conclusion, the Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center is a testament to the innovation and creativity of Shenzhen Huahui Design. It is a unique architectural marvel that stands out in its design, construction, and impact. It is a building that truly represents the "heart of the ocean" within the marine smart park.
Project Designers: Cheng Xiao
Image Credits: Cheng Xiao
Project Team Members: Xiao Cheng;Guo Yuanjun;Ye Junfang;
Xin Yang;Xu Xueping;Wang Lihui;
Kang Yongda;Huang Junping
Project Name: Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center
Project Client: Cheng Xiao