Golden A' Design Award Winner 2022
contemporary architectural courtyard, interior landscape garden, geometric threshold framing, horizontal aluminum louvers, vertical linear screening, biomorphic green ground cover, chartreuse moss islands, pale gray decomposed granite, multi-trunk ornamental trees, silvery bark specimens, minimal white wall planes, zenithal natural lighting, overhead skylight aperture, warm accent wall fixtures, golden ambient glow, cool pewter-gray metal, vibrant acid green, neutral stone gray, pure white plaster, pale cerulean sky, dark charcoal accent stones, matte metallic finish, organic textural variation, precision-milled surfaces, asymmetrical balance, axial perspective, frontal viewpoint, geometric-organic dialogue, meditative atmosphere, serene contemplative mood, urban sanctuary typology, transitional threshold space, liminal interior-exterior, material refinement, contemporary minimalist aesthetic, landscape architecture integration, biophilic design principles, spatial cadence, rhythmic linear elements, careful curation, controlled natural growth, modernist spatial vocabulary, architectural courtyard tradition, sustainable urban design, human-scale intimacy, refined material palette, atmospheric luminosity, shadow-minimal lighting, diffused daylight quality, nocturnal alternative reading, temporal transformation potential, residential or institutional context, community-oriented programming, wellness-focused environment, contemplative spatial experience, threshold procession, visual and physical permeability, transparency and screening balance, repose and rejuvenation invitation.
Kaisa Yuebanshan is a community center in Zhongshan, China. The building covers 2100 square meters and is organized on two floors. A three-story volume connects two terraces with a height difference of about four meters. The design draws on local Lingnan architecture, including patio spaces and curved walls. Arc-shaped white walls are repeated to give the facade a soft and rhythmic appearance. A 12-meter span and a 5-meter cantilever keep the interior open. Public spaces on both floors support daily life and frame the mountain views to the north and south.