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from a central point, emulating an expanding nebula cloud with
a star at its centre – transforming the museum into a ‘star cloud’
that disperses energy fields into its many different zones; guiding
visitors through a portal that connects our living experience with
our imagination.

Incorporating maximum flexibility to host the widest variety of
exhibitions, conferences and events, the 59,000 sq. m Chengdu
Science Fiction Museum includes exhibition galleries, multi-function
hall, conference centre and supporting ancillary spaces. The sky-lit
central atrium and its large window facing the spectacular Xiling
Mountain connect the museum’s interiors with their surrounding
environment.

Meeting the highest 3-Star standards of China’s Green Building
Program, the museum’s design has been developed through detailed
digital modelling analysis to maximise efficiencies in composition,
site conditions, solar irradiation and structure.

The museum’s natural hybrid ventilation optimises Chengdu’s
mild subtropical climate to provide comfort for visitors and staff
throughout the year while photovoltaics within the museum’s large
roof canopy contribute to meeting the building’s energy demands.

Landscaped with plants native to the region, the park surrounding
the museum collects and stores rainwater for natural filtration and
reuse, enabling Jingrong Lake to become an integral part of Chengdu’s
sustainable drainage system that will mitigate flooding and increase
biodiversity throughout the city.

Established in 1939, WorldCon is the world’s largest science fiction
event. Named after science fiction pioneer Hugo Gernsback, the
Hugo Awards have been presented at Worldcon by the World Science
Fiction Association since 1955, and are the highest recognition for
science fiction and fantasyliterature, as well as work in other media.

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