Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus

Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Facade, Column
Courtesy of Teamminus
  • Architects: Atelier Teamminus
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  18000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2007

Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - FacadeJinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Facade, ColumnJinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Image 4 of 23Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Facade, WindowsJinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - More Images+ 18

Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Windows, Facade
Courtesy of Teamminus

Text description provided by the architects. In this project, we explored the artistic potentials of a climate responsive design.

Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Image 4 of 23
Courtesy of Teamminus

Jinchang is the 'nickel capital' of China, with the world's 3rd largest nickel mine. The local climate of Jinchang is the typical in northwest China, that is, dry, cold with ample sunshine. The local mountain features slightly sloped skylines and strong vertical texture.

Our design is inspired both by the climate and by the mountains. The most distinctive feature of the design is the long passage along the main street in the south-west. With its alternating west-facing solid walls and south-facing glazed curtains, the facade is both reminiscent of the local mountain and efficient in utilizing sunshine to heat the inside.

Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Facade
Courtesy of Teamminus
Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus - Image 21 of 23
Detail

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:Jinchang, Gansu, China

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "Jinchang Cultural Centre / Teamminus" 13 Nov 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/447246/jinchang-cultural-centre-team-minus> ISSN 0719-8884

Courtesy of Teamminus

金昌文化中心 / TeamMINUS

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.