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Ruyi Exhibition Center by Kris Lin Is Granted the Platinum A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Kris Lin acknowledged for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Platinum A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Ruyi Exhibition Center by Kris Lin, designed for Zhengzhou Finance Island Construction Group Development Co. Ltd. The recognition forms part of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Platinum A' Design Award Explained
The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
More About Ruyi Exhibition Center
Ruyi is an exhibition centre located in the Longhu Financial Centre in Zhengzhou, China. The form of the building is based on Ruyi, a ceremonial sceptre that is a traditional symbol of good fortune in China. A steel structure creates the curved shape of the building. The entire facade is covered with white aluminium plates. Each plate is shaped into a curve with a different arc through precise calculation. The plates are joined to form a streamlined surface. The building covers an area of 1800 square metres and acts as a landmark within the financial district.
About Kris Lin
2001 came to Shanghai and built “KLID Design Office” to work on the interior design for architecture.
Award Record
This recognition makes Kris Lin a winner of 73 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2011 - 2012 and the 2020 - 2021 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/117761
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/117761
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!117761
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/111535
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.klid.com.cn
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ruyi Exhibition Center
- Function
- Exhibition Center
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Steel Blue, Dim Gray, Black, Silver and Cornflower Blue
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Zhengzhou Finance Island Construction Group Development Co. Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Kris Lin
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Platinum A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #117761
Credits
- Team
- Anda Yang
- Image Credits
- Image #1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Photographer KLID 2020 Video Credits: followed by KLID
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The project is located in Longhu Financial Centre, Zhengzhou,China. Longhu Financial Centre is located in the Longhu area of Zhengdong New District. The North Longhu Financial Island is connected to the CBD of Zhengdong New District on the south side through a 3.7 kilometre long canal, forming a Ruyi shaped financial headquarters area.Therefore, the designer takes its meaning of good fortune and its shape as the landmark building, making it the city’s business card in the area.
- Inspiration
- The project design is inspired by the image of Ruyi. Ruyi, a ceremonial sceptre, as the name implies, everything goes well, is the traditional auspicious object for Chinese people. In ancient times, when the emperor met with foreign envoys, he also gave Ruyi as a sign of respect and friendship between the two countries.
- Research
- Longhu Financial Centre is located in the Longhu area of Zhengdong New District. The North Longhu Financial Island is connected to the CBD of Zhengdong New District on the south side through a 3.7 kilometre long canal, forming a Ruyi shaped financial headquarters area,which is considered a finishing touch to the construction of Zhengdong New District. It represents the top image in the field of the Central Plains Economic Zone, and is responsible for the rise of Central China.
- Challenge
- Our biggest challenge during the construction process was how to achieve our design, the curved shape of the facade.The entire facade is covered by white aluminium plates with each plate processed into curves with different arcs through precise calculations. They are perfectly spliced to form a streamlined shape.
- Realization and Technology
- In this construction, steel structure is used to make a curved shape. The entire facade is covered by white aluminium plates with each plate processed into curves with different arcs through precise calculations.They are perfectly spliced to form a streamlined shape, forming a sense of modern technology and creating the charm of Ruyi. Every design detail is so fully displayed.
- Operation and Interaction
- The project is located in Longhu Financial Centre, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province. It represents the top image in the field of the Central Plains Economic Zone, and is responsible for the rise of Central China. Ruyi, as the name implies, everything goes well, is the traditional auspicious object for Chinese people.Therefore, the designer takes its meaning of good fortune and its shape as the landmark building, making it the city’s business card in the area.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in April 2019 in Zhengzhou and finished in February 2020 in Zhengzhou, and was exhibited in Zhengzhou in February 2020.
- Keywords
- Ruyi, Streamlined, Longhu Financial Centre, Traditional Auspicious, Exhibition Center
