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The Ningxia Urban Growth Pavilion is conceived as a cruise-inspired city living room, blending the relaxed elegance of yacht life with the openness and inclusivity of contemporary public architecture. Rooted in local culture, the design draws inspiration from Helan Mountain rock carvings, translating heritage into contemporary artistic installations. Curved, textured stone surfaces, water features, and floating crystal glass columns evoke Yinchuan’s identity as the “Jiangnan of the Frontier,” while light-reflecting metal mesh elements create a tranquil, layered spatial atmosphere.
The pavilion’s four levels accommodate diverse activities: the basement hosts sports and leisure, the ground floor serves as an inclusive social hub, the second floor offers shared office spaces and reading lounges, and the third floor contains VIP reception and a community auditorium. Using space as a canvas, the project merges cruise-like comfort with Northwest China’s cultural depth, creating an immersive, forward-looking prototype for urban living where lifestyle, culture, and contemporary design converge.
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Project Name: Ningxia Urban Growth Pavilion
Location: Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
Client: Ningxia Housing Construction and Development (Group) Co., Ltd.
Interior Design: DR ARCHEITECTURE
Project Area: 6,600 sqm
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LANSONG DESIGN GROUP
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Landscape Design - Concept Design
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Yuanbo Jia
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Architectural Design - Stadium / Arena
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WYR Design Studio/ Wang Yuru, Ruan Xiaoxia, Piao Jinhao
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Interior Design - Restaurants & Bars
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Xuzhou Mushuji Furniture Co., Ltd.
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Furniture Design - Home