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ON THE
TERRACE
Activity space on undulating terrain Challenging climbing facilities
Natural and facilities seamlessly merge with the Concrete shell structure
natural environment, forming a cohesive
Organic: Red space.
Dunes Playtopia Digital calculation of natural drainage
Meticulous calculations and simulations
have ensured a comprehensive natural
Guang Zhou Shi, China drainage system, effectively managing
rainwater flow despite the undulating
Design presents Red terrain. This innovative approach
XISUI Dunes, a project eliminates the need for surface drainage
honoured as the popular choice winner outlets, allowing rainwater to naturally
at the prestigious 2023 Architizer disperse into green spaces and designated
A+Awards. This innovative design peak drainage outlets.
showcases undulating red dunes that
create an alluring landscape for children's Concrete shell structure
activities. By seamlessly integrating The project presents a unique challenge
functional installations within the natural in terms of form and structure with its
topography, the project evokes the charm undulated concrete shell structure. It
of a mountain nest or a jungle treehouse. emulates the cave-like topography of the
Utilising advanced design techniques natural landscape, providing climbing
such as parameterised design, drainage spaces above, and sheltered areas below.
optimisation simulation, and structural Inspired by the load transfer mechanism
form-finding algorithms, the Red Dunes of natural arches, the design enables
project harmoniously blends the outdoor large spans and ultra-thin structural
space with its natural surroundings. It thicknesses. By integrating with the
aims to inspire both children and adults to landscape, it enhances visual cohesion of
immerse themselves in the joy of outdoor the artificial structure, reduces column
play and exploration. presence, and optimizes spatial efficiency.
Parametric topography design Practicing material efficiency and
Through digital generation, the sustainable ideals
topography has been tailored to Concrete, with its advantages in terms
accommodate the complexity and slope of formability, cost-effectiveness, and
of the terrain, providing distinct zones for practicality, has become a key direction in
different age groups. Children's activity green architecture and the development
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