W U H A N
S H O W R O O M
By Bahram Yaradanguliyev
B R I E F
Wuhan is developing rapidly and is well-known for being the “Chicago of China� due to its transportation links. However, Wuhan is also known for other industries such as production of iron and steel as well as its emerging arts scene. Wuhan remains the most populous city in China; hence, there is a need for public realm and sustainable approaches to design. My proposal is striving to pay tribute to the transportation heritage of Wuhan by translating the undulating curves of the links into architecture. The proposal is sensitive to the context and is aimed to be a piece of art in its own right. The showroom also reflects both the traditional architectural features as well as the forward-looking approach. The building’s form was heavily influenced by its function and requirements avoiding form for the sake of form alone. Due to Wuhan being a multi-cultural city with people from all over Asia, it is important to bring them together within the communal areas of the new showroom.
S I T E
S H O W R O O M
Hopson Showroom by LATITUDE
P R E C E D E N T S
Duvetica Showroom by Tadao Ando
S I T E
A N A L Y S I S
Sun path
Traffic
Noise
Views to be protected
A I M
Reflecting the transportation character and combining it with the industrial feel and the forward looking artistic flare
Yellow Crane Tower
Due to the Wuhan’s ever-changing architectural character, the aim is to embrace the forward-looking approach while referring to the traditional style
Han Show Theatre
F O R M
D E V E L O P M E N T
Introducing the needed volume that is then twisted to react to the road’s curve. The form is altered to reduce wasted space, allow exchange of views within spaces, daylight access as well as garden placement.
P R E C E D E N T S
Exploring buildings with north facing skylights and concrete structures
Siobhan Davies Dance Studios by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects, Newport Street gallery by Caruso St John, Wakefield Museum by David Chipperfield Architects, Sackler Galleries by Haworth Tompkins
P L A N
D E V E L O P M E N T
Reflecting the undulation of the transport links within the building’s plan
S I T E
P L A N
G R O U N D
F L O O R
Zoning Diagram
Private
Public
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1 3 1 - Cafe 2 - Children area 3 - Model exhibition room 4 - Construction / special features exhibition room 5 - Plant 6 - Seller’s office 7 - Space for merchandise 8 - Hallway / reception 9 - Office 10 - Printer room 11 - Storage / lockers 12 - Office 13 - Communal kitchen 14 - Office 15 - Meeting room
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F I R S T
F L O O R
Zoning Diagram
Private
Public
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1 - Multi-media exhibition space 2 - Negotiation space 3 - Negotiation space 4 - Negotiation space 5 - Negotiation space 6 - Negotiation space 7 - Negotiation space 8 - Introduction to buying, contract and sale permission 9 - Signing area 10 - Apartment: Big unit 11 - Apartment: Small unit
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S E C T I O N
North skylights provide light into the exhibition spaces and emphasize the undulation
E X T E R I O R
V I E W
Aiming for an elegant facade with fenestration placed according to the needs of the spaces.
F L E X I B L E
E X H I B I T I O N
S P A C E
Multi media exhibition space with northern skylights in use
Multi media exhibition space with northern skylights shut and track lighting in use
C H I L D R E N
A R E A
Re-thinking learning as a more playful activity
D E T A I L
Introducing a shadow gap between concrete finish and a steel window frame to enhance each material and emphasize their relationship
W U H A N
S H O W R O O M
By Bahram Yaradanguliyev