2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Curtain Wall Engineering (Guangzhou Knowledge City Square)

Entrant Company

Guangdong Jinbi Construction Engineering Co., LTD

Category

Architectural Design - Other Architectural Design

Client's Name

Shaohua Chen

Country / Region

China

The Guangzhou Knowledge City Square stands as a testament to modern architectural design, seamlessly integrating aesthetics with advanced functionality. This curtain wall engineering project emphasizes efficiency, safety, and elegance, establishing itself as a benchmark in architectural innovation.

The curtain wall system offers comprehensive protection, including insulation, fire resistance, lightning protection, impact resistance, and wind pressure deformation resistance. Concealed exterior windows and hidden ventilators maintain an unobstructed exterior view, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing consumption. The design balances simplicity and sophistication, employing materials like concrete and stainless steel to create a harmonious blend of history and modernity.

User comfort and energy efficiency are significantly improved through this design. Low-emissivity glass panels, containing increased nickel sulfide content and an adjusted secondary tempering process, enhance the building's energy efficiency, reduce the glass's self-explosion rate, and minimize reflective pollution. The structure’s design considers local seismic activity, wind pressure, and ground roughness, ensuring stability and strength. The installation process adheres to national standards, with thorough testing and inspection to eliminate safety hazards.

Functional and material innovations are at the core of this project. The product incorporates energy-saving glass and anti-dust aluminum panels, improving durability and reducing maintenance frequency. Features like electric opening mechanisms and ergonomic designs for ventilation and visual comfort highlight the focus on user experience.

The environmental and economic impacts are also noteworthy. The use of energy-efficient materials reduces overall energy consumption and environmental footprint. The design minimizes light pollution, benefiting surrounding traffic and community environments. Inspired by minimalist design principles, the project employs concealed exterior windows and ventilators to maintain a clean, cohesive façade even when ventilation is active.

The curtain wall design adapts to the specific form and function of each building, ensuring a cohesive yet dynamic architectural presence within the Knowledge City Square. This project exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to modern architecture, blending innovative materials, user-centric design, and environmental sustainability to create a functional and beautiful urban space.

Credits

Shaohua Chen
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