Chengdu Vanke Tianhui

from Ran He UD Portfolio 2023

Wuxi Sensor Park Urban Design

Chengdu, China

Design Internship with HKS Shanghai, 2021 Design Team: Bin Cao, Feng Xiao, Huaichang Wang, Johnny Chen, Peng Xie, Ran He

In this project, my role was to optimize and refine building models, with a special focus on developing facade strategies. The scope of this project ranges from schematic design to construction administration and it needed a unified building facade strategy.

In conversation with the client and a few consultants, I assisted with choosing the right materials and metal framing strategies for the project.

The site is located at the old industrial district of Chengdu. This development aims to combine the old memories many people hold dear with new and exiciting programs. From a rust belt to a vital district for local communities to gather and enjoy.

Combining industry with the theme of art and culture creates a powerful synergy. The close proximity to the surrounding residential areas means this is a great opportunity to design an event venue for the local people.

For a large project spanning across multiple plots, it is important to unify the buildings’ identities through facade design. Integrating different strategies across a range of programs such as ground level retail, dining plazas, gathering space and office towers is a crucial task.