Golden A' Design Award Winner 2021
contemporary architecture, minimalist design, threshold space, liminal architecture, twilight atmosphere, horizontal planes, vertical surfaces, geometric composition, orthogonal architecture, landscape integration, garden courtyard, stepping stones, gravel beds, evergreen plantings, deciduous tree, linear ceiling, slatted overhang, recessed lighting, white wall plane, charcoal surfaces, neutral palette, warm gray stone, cool gray aggregate, deep bronze metal, viridian foliage, sage green accents, cerulean sky, powder blue atmosphere, lavender twilight, amber illumination, incandescent glow, honed limestone, porcelain paving, fine aggregate, textural contrast, hard edge geometry, soft organic forms, spatial procession, shallow risers, horizontal emphasis, asymmetrical balance, diagonal composition, atmospheric perspective, civil twilight, transitional lighting, material restraint, proportional harmony, East Asian influence, modernist vocabulary, classical garden principles, contemplative environment, threshold moment, spatial poetry, refined minimalism, architectural precision, cultivated landscape, biomorphic counterpoint, rhythmic texture, tonal refinement, measured progression, serene atmosphere, sophisticated simplicity, integrated design, harmonious coexistence, material dialogue, spatial clarity, environmental sensitivity, restrained elegance, temporal suspension, dusk ambiance, liminal beauty, composed equilibrium
The Willow Shores in Suzhou is a sales center in Taihu New Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China. The building covers 3,150 square meters and later serves as a supporting service building with offices, commercial spaces, elderly care rooms and equipment rooms. Modern materials such as rolled steel sections, aluminum plate, stone and glass are used. A light metal double-hipped roof is clad in zinc and manganese in the color of traditional tiles. The design interprets the forms and spaces of classical Suzhou gardens in a modern way.