Daniel Statham Studio

from Asia Pacific's Best 2022-2023

by International Property Media

AsiaPacificWinners

Suzhou Galactic Super Campus PeaceBird Fashion Centre

D S Studio is an innovative design and research practice. e company’s design approach is characterised by creating an aesthetic response to the geographical location, cultural context, and function requirements in order to create sustainable spaces and memorable experiences. Daniel graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, and his professional experience has been further improved after joining Norman Foster and Partners. e company’s PeaceBird Fashion Centre project is a wonderful example of clever architecture. e building’s exterior is the final piece that frames the view of the project giving an individual identity. e design has ‘ringed thresholds’ that filter the space from outside to inside with access to garden views reminicent of the hidden garden that was so prominent in ancient Chinese architecture. e garden acts as a lung – it is the space that is revealed on approach and where people can go to relax when they need to recharge.

Suzhou Galactic Super Campus is a modern industrial park. Fenchu Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou, where the site is located, is an important manufacturing industry base in China. e cohesive super plant is surrounded by parklands. Bounded by the river, Phase I of the development is in the south while Phase II is located in the north. Phase I includes an exhibition centre, manufacturing area, a testing tower, elevator training workshop and supporting apartments and businesses. Phase II includes a processing and delivery centre, a central research institute, intelligent storage, data centre and a conference centre.

2022-2023