The pre-primary extension occupies 4,000 square feet of land within the school campus and features a sunken courtyard that mimics the region’s natural landscape.This courtyard can be transformed into a playground,classroom,and circular amphitheater according to functional needs. With its unique design form and unconventional structure,the project seamlessly integrates play and learning spaces, blurring the boundaries between the two and providing children with an interesting and engaging learning environment.

Unlike typical “box-shaped”buildings, the design layout of this project envisions classrooms as fluid,interconnected spaces that promote free movement and interaction. Full-height glass panels and skylights make the extension a fluid and well-lit space. Additionally,the interesting wavy roof,inspired by natural forms like waves or hills,takes the concept of “architecture as a form of landscape”to the extreme,creating the impression that”architecture itself is a form of landscape.”

Distinguishing itself from traditional school buildings that primarily feature bright and vibrant colors,the design of this project focuses on structure.The roof,covered with grass,sits on a barrier-free structural space without any internal supports or partitions.It’s worth noting that the structural core of the roof was built on-site using prefabricated elements and simple construction techniques,which is another key element of the project design.The use of prefabricated materials makes the assembly process simple and efficient.

The project maintains the school’s core value of “Providing a non-traditional standard of education” and creates a unique, unconventional, and interesting structure. This project case will also serve as a pioneer in demonstrating the power of architecture in shaping the design of future educational spaces.

【Team Introduction】

andblack design studio is an interdisciplinary design studio working in the field of architecture, interiors, art installations, and furniture design to deliver solutions at all scales. The studio focuses on the use of parametric tools and physical modeling as the primary way to evolve design. Andblack’s philosophy lies in designing the process that leads to the”solution”. It is their utmost belief that the design process should be robust enough to inform all stages of design; from concept to detail design.

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CHJ JEWELLERY, in collaboration with renowned Chinese artist Yang Danfeng, draws inspiration from the traditional Chinese "Ruyi" motif. They innovatively integrate the intangible cultural heritage technique of floral wire inlay to create exquisite jewelry piece. It conveys the unique romantic sentiments of Eastern culture and expresses wishes for all the best. This bracelet cleverly combines the Ruyi pattern filled wirework with gold filigree weaving techniques, achieving a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. It is a design style unique to CHJ JEWELLERY, showcasing the brand's exceptional craftsmanship in floral wire techniques and absolute mastery in design. The resilience of gold and the softness of filigree complement each other, combined with the exquisite craftsmanship of filligree and the warm elegance of Hetian jade, which transcend the boundaries between materials and styles, showcasing a harmonious beauty of both hardness and softness.

The BIFANG office is a significant breakthrough for us in our previous work as an office. Firstly, we need to consider the location, and secondly, we need to consider the nature of the company, which is a technology company; And we also embed regeneration and cultural attributes into the true overall spatial environment, not just to create effects, but more in line with the concept symbols of corporate culture.Secondly, we divide the office into two office systems, one relatively private, such as the leadership office; An open, open employee office and water bar area, etc.Given the current unfavorable market conditions and the overall cost control of Party A, and subject to meeting the office space requirements,We used a lot of materials, such as sound-absorbing materials, flexible light tubes, bamboo charcoal fiberboard, etc., to construct the space, which not only achieved the desired effect but also saved a lot of costs. This is the result that both we and the client hope to achieve.

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