2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

Qingdao SIIC Center

Entrant Company

Unolai Lighting Design, Shanghai

Category

Lighting Design - Architectural Lighting

Client's Name

SHANGHAI INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT CENTER

Country / Region

China

The project is located in the core area of ​​Laoshan, Qingdao, and consists of two 201.8-meter twin towers. Among them, Tower 1 has two five-star hotels— MGM and Diaoyutai. Tower 2 is an intelligent Grade A office building. The architectural concept is inspired by "treasure boxes". Each tower is made up of five treasure boxes that are stacked to create a "higher" shape, conveying the artistic conception of traditional Chinese creations. Continuing the design concept of the treasure box, the lighting design at night tried to explore the different image from day time, making each treasure box as a unit, creating a visually floating three-dimensional effect. The south side of the podium is connected to a large public square, which hosts the annual beer festival, which is an important festival venue. The entire building is backed by a mountain and faces the sea, and it is next to the Shilaoren Beach. The geographic location add up the value of this project, a landmark surround by great nature and is able to gather people here for festival. The architectural concept is inspired by "treasure boxes". Each tower is made up of five treasure boxes that are stacked to create a "higher" shape, conveying the artistic conception of traditional Chinese creations. When you drive along the most beautiful sea side in Laoshan District, they stand in front of you with unique architectural shape. You will be amazed by the expressive power of the architect's art and the grandeur of buildings. Continuing the design concept of the treasure box, the lighting design at night tried to explore the different image from day time, making each treasure box as a unit, creating a visually floating three-dimensional effect. The lighting highlights the unique frame structure of the buildings, which is the main lighting strategy of all. Secondly, the outline emphasis of the detail on facade which keep the exterior less busy but very elegant at different angles and moments. The lighting also consider the difference of glow-out lighting from hotel and office.

Credits

Chief Designer
Uno Lai
Assistant Designer
Jerry Han
Assistant Designer
Kiki Kong
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