Triple Victory for byal at the 2nd China Building Decoration Design and Artworks Exhibition
The 2nd China Building Decoration Design and Artworks Exhibition was hosted by China Building Decoration Association (short for CBDA)， co-organized by Design Committee of China Building Decoration Association. Its goal was to provide a platform for strengthening communication between Chinese designers and foreign designers, finally develop and promote architectural and decoration design business in China.
Ben Yeung, the design of Hainan China Resources Shimei Bay International Marina Club，crowned one of the Best 100 Professional designers. byal's two projects - Guangzhou The Spring Legend awarded Sliver Prize under the category of residential – villa project and Shenyang Jiuguang Department Store received Honorable Mention under the category of commercial – exhibition project at the award.
China Resources Shimei Bay International Marina Club is located in central Shimei Bay of Hainan. BYAL is the architectural & signage design consultant. China Resources Company aims to create a landmark in this region. The 3400㎡ marina club will be the major attraction of Hainan.
The design inspiration is a pair of orca whales leaping out from the water and charging towards the ocean. It symbolizes the sailing of the yachts. The roof top design is flowing, echoing the silhouette of the waves. It is set in a vertical axis and links the natural landscape with the building. The marina club blends seamlessly into the environment. The elevated open space between the pair of orca whales is the ideal location to enjoy the spectacular view of the natural scenery.
The natural environment serves as the canvas of the beautifully designed buildings. Appreciating the view from a sailing yacht is a memorable experience.
The Spring Legend was awarded for its excellent landscape design. It is located at a mountainous region at Conghua in Guangzhou, next to Liuxi River, Shimen and Tianhu Forest Park. Driving on the two-kilometer-long private road leading to villas area keeps you away from the bustling crowd of the city. Spreading across 57,000㎡, the whole project is themed with leisure vacation, while integrating the hot springs into architecture. The hotel is the result of meticulous research and careful planning- - many field visits were conducted to understand the geographical characteristics of the area and experts were engaged to see how the development can restore the natural environment while establishing an intra-regional self-balancing ecosystem.
The best interpretation of The Spring Legend is "in an elevation of 156 meters, with radon soda springs in your house. It is a true natural miracle!"
Modern and simple, with a Chinese touch, the architectural design is blends in with its surroundings. The effort to recycle solar energy and rain, the large doors and windows are to allow fresh air, great views and optimal daylight to play an important part in the project.
We use raw materials from the region and meticulously researched the environment to restore the natural ecosystem. The height difference of the area was carefully studied in designing the villas and other constructions. Each villa merges seamlessly into the mountain area and can therefore enjoy the best scenery. The receding terraces on where the villas are built create a space for natural outdoor hot spring, bringing the natural environment to your everyday life.
Jiuguang Department Store was successful for its stunning interior design. It is located in the key commercial area of Zhongjie Street in Shenhe district which is a popular shopping area for young and fashion savvy customer group. It is a 120,000 square meters site with 5 storeys, combining the concept of a shopping mall and a department store. A wide selection of trendy and young brands, including food court and restaurants can be found in the department store.
The design concept is to rejuvenate the essence of a luxurious high end department store.
The key objective is to maintain the traditional ambience while introducing new design elements to add the touch of modernity. The building facade uses geometric pattern with intertwining planes. The interior is designed with the customers in mind. It is simple and contemporary with a soft color palette. The inner space is spacious with high visibility and creates the perfect environment for the target customers.
