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Architects: KLID (Kris Lin Interior Design)
Design Team: Kris Lin and Anda Yang
General Contractor: KLID (Kris Lin Interior Design)
Client: Xiamen Poulong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Photographers: Cheng Ming

A.PROJECT EXPLANATION:

1.Geographic Advantage:

The project boasts a prime, rare riverside view of Ningbo's "Yong River," one of the eight major river systems in Zhejiang Province. The Yong River, flowing through Ningbo, serves as a crucial economic artery for the city.

2.Purpose:

Positioned as a hub for the riverside cultural and creative industries, the project draws inspiration from the rhythmic flow of the river to establish a trendy art center. By integrating artistic and trendy IPs, it aims to create an urban landmark with rich interactive experiences, fostering urban development.

B.Inspiration

Concept:

1.Rhythm of the River

Facing Ningbo's economic lifeline, the "Yong River," and endowed with premier riverside natural resources, this project aims to integrate the river's rhythm into the interior, blending nature with the indoor environment.

2.Dynamic Space

Capturing the rhythmic motion of the river, innovative materials are utilized to merge the floor and ceiling curtain walls, creating a sense of rhythm indoors and crafting a dynamic space.

C.Technology and materials

To ensure the space captures the dynamic movement of river water, the Belgian Lamett Swiss Rigi Mountain Oak SPC flooring is employed, featuring four main characteristics:

1.Lightweight - Suitable for ceiling suspensions, wall decorations, and offering rich performance features;

Wear and Pressure Resistance - High-density product suitable for flooring, offering wear resistance and impact resistance;

2.Bendable - The flooring includes a high-polymer elastic buffer layer in the middle, providing excellent elasticity and toughness. It can be significantly bent during installation, ensuring stability without deformation;

3.Easy Installation - The flooring system is glue-free and joist-free, allowing for immediate use upon installation, saving both time and costs.

4.These four characteristics achieve a harmonious unity between the ceiling and curtain walls of the project, perfectly presenting a harmonious spatial sensation of meandering river water.

D.TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

The lamett SPC flooring, with dimensions of 5*178*1235mm, combines its material properties of being 1. lightweight, 2. wear and pressure resistant, 3. bendable, and 4. easy to install, with the extended length of 1235mm. This allows the material to stretch from the ground to the walls and even the suspended ceilings, ensuring a coherent and harmonious visual effect in the space. Achieving a harmonious unity between the floor, walls, and ceiling, it enhances the rhythmic sensation of flowing river water throughout the space.

E.THE CREATIVE / RESEARCH CHALLENGE:

1.Challenge: New Material Search

The challenge was to find a material that could be used for flooring, walls, and ceilings, and also extend seamlessly. After comparing various options, Lamett "SPC flooring" was chosen for its 1. lightweight, 2. wear and pressure resistant, 3. bendable, and 4. easy to install characteristics. These qualities perfectly achieve a unified look between the floor and the ceiling, beautifully capturing the rhythmic flow of river water.

2.Historical Perspective: Unique River Culture

This project is situated along the Yong River, which carries both the economic lifeblood and cultural memories of Ningbo. By capturing the essence of the Yong River's flow to create a dynamic space, and combining it with trendy IP, it draws public interest, creating an iconic space.