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Zhongguancun International Innovation Center

Prize(s) Winners in Exterior Architectural Illumination
Company TORYO International Lighting Design Center
Lead Designers Dongliang Xu
Other Designer's names Ying Chang, Heping Wu, Xin Lei, Li Yuan, Yong Ni, Zhenye Wang, Ke Li
Architecture Company MAD Architects
Client Zhongjie (Beijing) Development and Construction Co., Ltd
Photo Credits Li Zhou - Photographer
Completion Date April, 2024
Project Location Beijing, China
Entry Description

The Zhongguancun International Innovation Center is a new format of the convention and exhibition industry integrating conferences,exhibitions,and catering services.The building is in a prostrate shape,like a leaf,a butterfly,or a Ray.The logic of lighting design rises from the dancing colorful silk to the light that wraps the earth.The lights are hidden within the metal aluminum louvers on the roof and glow along with the roof's trend. The direction of roof projection is like the flat sweeping light before dusk,as if the building is crawling forward under the light.
There is a shallow pool in front of the building.In the quiet water surface,the illuminated eaves are reflected in the water,creating a picturesque view with the distant mountains.The sunken courtyard of the building has a special charm, with bamboo,a water curtain,and leisure space.
There is a small whirlpool-like square on the building roof. Landscape turf is separated by stone benches, and the back wall is arched. It is a space suitable for people to gather outdoors and is also a light nest at night. The entire green roof imitates a green leaf with veins. Paths lead to the roof, and starlight is dotted on the path. The surrounding roads use courtyard lights to meet functional needs with simple methods.
Looking at the distant mountains with their overlapping peaks is inviting and gives rise to reverie.
Company Description

Founded in 2005 and based in Beijing, TORYO International Lighting Design Center (Lighting Design Integrated Qualification Class-A) is a professional design firm specializing in urban lighting planning and architectural lighting design. Led by Chief Designer Xu Dongliang, a passionate explorer of the lighting environment, TORYO has assembled a team of talented lighting designers across the country, accomplished many outstanding lighting projects, and obtained recognition both domestically and globally. There are 60 designers in TORYO Beijing, the headquarter, as well as five branch studios.