This project is organized to develop a global perspective and approach to thinking and problem solving, viewing design with awareness and respect for the planet and and different cultural/social groups. The focus of the of the project includes the development of a concept statement, space-planning, daylighting, and sustainability, interior design elements, and communication skills. The development of a project by considering culture, history and environmental factors.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Meishan Cultural and Ecological Park Design Concept

Meishan Cultural and Ecological Center creates a destination that preserves Meishan culture and natural landscape. Included inside the park are traditional Meishan activities and architecture, museums, hotels, and a reception area. Indigenous materials are commonly used to erect buildings. The Meishan employ the cardinal directions to maximize natural ventilation and day lighting for thermal comfort. Since they are closely related to nature in how they live and build, the designs for the Main Courtyard style and Fenghuo Gable Wall style buildings will incorporate sustainable features for day lighting, shading, natural ventilation, and local materials continuing to link the Meishan to earth and nature.
Important features of the design are based on Chinese ideals of architecture: using nature as inspiration and indigenous materials in a new way. Romantic, lotus flower petals influence the courtyard pathways creating destinations within the space. The interior color palette includes blues and greens found in nature to mimic hills and sky. Fragrant cedar logs are used as a focal point in the Main Courtyard building. The designs for the Main Courtyard style and Fenghuo Gable Wall style buildings take hints from Meishan culture whilst manipulating materials in a fresh, new way with organic influences.

Meishan Cultural and Ecological Park Final Board

Meishan Cultural and Ecological Park Final Boards


Courtyard Style site plan and exterior perspective


Courtyard and conference room perspectives


Check in and dining room perspectives


Courtyard Style elevations



Courtyard Style floor plan and reflected ceiling plan


Natural Ventilation Diagram

Sun Path Diagram

Day Light Analysis using Ecotect

Fenghuo Gable Wall Style site plan and exterior perspective


Fenghuo Gable Wall Style guest support perspective

Gable Wall Style suite perspectives


Gable Wall Style suite perspectives


Guest Support for the Gable Wall Style Hotel


Family Suite Elevations


Double Suite Elevations


Fenghuo Gable Wall Style Floor Plan and Reflected Ceiling Plan


Natural Ventilation Diagram

Sun Path Diagram

Day Light Analysis using Ecotect