LUXES' Island is located in the heart of LUXELAKES Eco-City, known as "Chengdu Influencer Island" and covers an area of about 180 acres. Each of three incredibly particular sites of the public seating have it own theme.They are Nouvelle Vague；Play Time；Play Time.The competition invited three principle judges and three guest judges to evaluate the entries, with one first prize, two second prizes and eight finalists list for each theme.
This article announces the list of the first and second prize winners of each group.
Location: South slope of the LUXES' Island children's play area.The area is about 108 square meters (about 18X6m).
Expectation: The area is near the pier of LUXES』 Island and adjacent to the children's play area; The area has a large flow of people and the sight overlooks the children's play area, which makes it one of the places where people mainly wait for children to play, rest and stay. Under the theme of "Nouvelle Vague", designers are expected to cross over into film expression or sound-related interaction.
Nouvelle Vague - First Prize
THE EYE OF LUHU LAKE
Xu Xiaoyu + Rafaela
Xu Xiaoyu, Master in Architecture, Bergen Architecture School, Norway.
Bachelor in Architecture, the University of Chongqing.
Rafaela Agapito，Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism, Federal Technology University of Parana. MA in Hybrid Art, Federal Technology University of Parana. Founder architect of Cora Atelier.
Concept:
A French New Wave film-maker is first of all an author who shows in its film their own eye on the world. The auteur theory, which was a foundation stone of the French cinematic movement known as the nouvelle vague, holds that the director, who oversees all audio andvisual elements of the motion picture, is more to be considered the 「author」 of the movie than is the writer of the screenplay. In other words, such fundamental visualelements as camera placement, blocking, lighting, and scene length, rather than plot line, convey the message of the film.
This public furniture takes inspiration in the concept of the subjective eye of auteur. It creates a personal world, where the structure extends to frame the outside,exploring the intimate point of view of the auteur and the resulting scenery captured. Although the structure is permanent, the scenes are never the same, dependingon the time, the weather and the 『actors』 the narrative changes in an instance.
The form of the project was created from the idea of framing something in the most personal and primitive way, like Patricia (Jean Seberg) rolling a poster to frameMichel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) in 「À bout de souffle」. To see through 「the eye」 you need to be inside the structure, so we curved the form in the direction of the play-ground, also providing a pocket space to create an organically shaped seating towards the direction of the kids』 area. The participant can sit, lie or lean on the structure while relaxing, chatting or just daydreaming. The inside of 「the eye」 not only provide a space to explore a journey, but also becomes a space for immersive filmprojections. The curved cave will also create special sound effects that participants who are staying inside can experience.
Nouvelle Vague - Second Prize
Midi Chair
Ji Richeng + Yu Guangxin
Ji Richeng,
Manager of SHEENCITY Southern District
Co-founder Smith barney art co., LTD
Yu Guangxin
South China University of Technology Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd
Concept：
This Design considers a variety of synaesthetic factors of the new wave, from sight to hearing to touch, to extract the unique elements ofnational wind instruments, and implant the interaction between Music and light again, taking this opportunity to let adults and children feelthe experience of breaking boundaries brought by the new Music interaction device MIDI (Music Interact Design Installation).
Nouvelle Vague - Second Prize
Water-Leisureful
Huang Siqi
Huang Siqi, German registered architect, German registered energy engineer, LEED AP.
Huang Graduated from RWTH Aachen University and Tongji University.
Competition manager, BJW Architecten
Concept：
The topic was set as 「Wave」, which could refer to the LUXELAKES inside the site. And also, the dialogues between the people in the boats floating in the lake and the travelers on the board. So, the bench was developed with a curved surface. Moreover, the circle form of this design came from Chinese poems, which means the moon on the river. When rocking, the chair would shine attractively also like the moon.
Location: the entrance grass slope of LUXES』 Island; the area is around 144 square meters (about 12X12m).
Expectation: it has one of the best outlooks on LUXES』 Island, with a slope that is wide open and overlooking the lake and sailing boats. It is expected that, through the playful and interactive public seating design which is combined with illumination, "PLAY TIME" can be redefined—playgrounds are not only for children, but also for adults to have fun and relax.
Encircle
Dong Yuanyuan + He Yue + Xu Nuo + Ju Jing
Dong Yuanyuan, GLUCK New York + Architects.
Dong used to work in Peter Eisenman Studio and Beijing Plasma Studio in New York. Columbia University, master's degree. University of Southern California, Bachelor's degree.
He Yue，architect of ZYSCOVICH ARCHITECTS.
He graduated from University of Southern California and Columbia University. Green Building Certification in the United States.
Xu Nuo，architect From Palette Architecture.
Xu graduated from University of Southern California and Columbia University. Green Building Certification in the United States.
Ju Jing，DE-YAN's cross-media space designer.
Ju graduated from Columbia University with a degree in architecture.
Concept：
In urban life, people's social circles are individual circles with themselves as the centers, large or small.When these circles overlap with each other, people begin their communication at the intersections. From the hidden corner where the two are intimately nestled, to the cozy backyard in the family's house, and then to the gathering stage for onlookers to watch street performances, the public seating, as a small container of urban social life, miniaturizing the plots of our friends' circles.If we consider each individual as a point, and visualize his or her social circle, we will get a group of intersecting circles. Therefore, "Encircle" is an architectural expression of this invisible socialization.
Wang Zhuoer，Office ZHU founder, host architect.
Guest design tutor, School of Architecture, China Academy of Fine Arts.
Bachelor's degree, Department of Architecture, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Master's degree, Urban Studies and Design, The Berlage Institute.
Concept：
Unlike the usual seats that take rest as the first priority, our design is more to create a new kind of game and experience. A hugesquare movable seat is placed on a sunken square. Visitors sit on the inside of the chair. When the number of people on the four chairsis equal, the game can be started. Everyone uses their feet to control the direction of the chair movement. , Which side first moves theseat to the wall behind, which side is the winner. When the seat touches the switch on the rear wall, the ground of the victorious side willlight up and accompany the victory music to celebrate the victory. This game allows visitors to interact with each other. The combinationof lighting and music is a play time for everyone.
Public Seating of LUXES Island
Chen Yushan
Chen Yushan, studying in the Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong.
Interned in Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects and Atelier Archmixing.
Public Seating of LUXES Island
Concept:
The curved rail, with movable and combinable public seats, makes it possible for various possibilities and interactivity.
The rail is linked by different shapes, allowing users to discover different ways of using them (e.g. semi-circular rail can be used for discussion). There are different types of seats to choose, regaining the fun of "riding a wooden horse" and "playing on a seesaw" in childhood. With the changing rail, seats, and partners, people will have more freedom in PLAY TIME. Freedom is the most important prerequisite for play.
Location: woods on the north side of the South Lawn of LUXES』 Island; the area is around 180 square meters (about 18X10m).
Expectation: the dense trees create natural narrow spaces, which forms a strong contrast with the open lawn on the south slope. The scene changes as people walk through and it is expected to creating an fun and interactive rest place in the middle of the forest, as well as a dreamy sense of detachment from everyday life.
Wang Zhuoer，Office ZHU founder, host architect.
Guest design tutor, School of Architecture, China Academy of Fine Arts.
Bachelor's degree, Department of Architecture, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Master's degree, Urban Studies and Design, The Berlage Institute.
Concept:
Multiple mirrors surround the site, reflecting the trees, forming a psychedelic field.There are various subconscious minds hidden in the field, including collective, personal,positive and negative. A bench gradually rises with the terrain and becomes a high wall. Tourists are invited to rest, walk, and watch the scenery. This is a small boat loaded with dreams.
The Pool
Epiphany Architects
Epiphany Architects is an architectural design firm founded in Los Angeles and currently in practice in Chengdu. Four partners graduated from UCLA, THE University of Southern California and Tongji University. The founding partner is a registered architect in the United States, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is certified by the Green Building Association LEED AP.
The team insists on exploring the essence of things with people and space as the starting point through intuitive thinking and rational research. It is expected to make active use of the latest technology of present and future, break and extend the boundary of design, and create diversified design and thinking ways to adapt to the changing relationship between people and cities, society, nature and so on.
Concept：
We all have the experience of swimming in a pool, floating in the water, very comfortable. Well , have you ever had the experience of floating in the woods? The trees on the site bring a wealth of space and shadow. When you are in it, you will experience floating in the space. And when you lie in the Mpoof，and look at the sky and the silhouette of the branches, the net structure suports you. And when others get in, the net starts to wave, just like the motion of water waves, making you 「float」 in the woods.
「Pool」 is a seating furniture similar to a large hammock. The flowing pattern formed by the colorful nylon woven net and the mirror stainless steel will interact with your intervention. When you move around, the mirrored stainless steel panels reflect different pictures, giving you the illusion of <<flowM. At the same time, the supporting structure is cleverly concealed under the mirror. The illusory pattern, the reflection of the mirror，and the floating feeling of the net structure bring you a sense of 「swimming」 in the pool.
Tree Shadow Chair
Kou Zongjie +Jiang Zongshui + Liu Peitong + Qian Lingyun
Kou Zongjie, Studio Qingwei, principal architect.
Sheffield School of Architecture, master of architecture, RIBA Part 2. School of architecture and urban planning chongqing University, bachelor of architecture.
Royal Institute of British Architects, affiliated member. worked at London Spencer fung architects, Hangzhou continuation studio.
Jiang Zongshui，Independent designer
RIBA PART2, School of Architecture, Newcastle University
worked at Studio Qingwei
Liu Peitong，Master of Architecture (RIBA Part 2), University of Edinburgh
worked at Studio Qingwei
Qian Lingyun，Master of Architecture (RIBA Part 2), University of London
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, UCL
Worked at Foster Lomas Architects, London
Concept：
The Project intends to put the mysterious and unstable dream like spaceinto site three. The design starts with following three aspects:
Tree,the ladder:
Steel structure with the similar scale of the tree branches is planted into theground. It becomes the path to the treetop and sky.
Shadow, space to rest:
Translucent volume are places between trees, partly hidden and partlyvisible. At night, they are lights that enable shadows to fall.
Chair, the floating body:
Minimum sized space limits human body in the treetops. Different move-ments are regulated at varied heights, as if you are flying in the mid air.
Thanks to all designers for their attention and participation in this competition. The project of LUXELAKES’s landing should be further evaluated in terms of cost and difficulty, and the decision should be made among the top three in this competition. At the same time, we will carry out the second round of selection in the winning design works. We hope that the excellent design works that fail to be launched in this competition can be launched on the bank of Xinglong Lake. Please wait for the official announcement of A8 Design Center!
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