Editor's Note: On June 20th, 2019, the final jury review for Planning and Design for Beautiful Hebei: The 2nd Q-City International Student Design Competition was held in Xingtai. More than 10 well-known architects and architectural educators from home and abroad were invited for the review session. After several rounds of evaluation, the result was finalized.
In current era, urban space is no longer constrained by the simple and functionalist connection concept but a multi-dimensional space for experience. The quality of urban space has become one of the necessary perspectives to measure a city. With the title of “Quality City”, Planning and Design for Beautiful Hebei: The 2nd Q-City International Student Design Competition is aimed at students of urban planning, architectural design, landscape design, art design, etc., and recruits creative urban micro-space renewal programs. The contents include sports facilities, smart city furniture, public art pieces and other structures that can stimulate the vitality of the city. The aim is to explore the ideas and methods of urban micro-renewal with a new humanistic spirit. The investment, precise design and consistent implementation strategy enhance the value of existing factors and generate “huge” benefits with “small” intervention.
More than 600 students, 191 groups from institutions all over the world participated in the competition and participated in the competition. 1 first prizes, 4 second prizes, 10 third prizes and 20 excellent awards were selected. Qiu Feng from Southeast University and Niu Yifei from Tokyo University of Technology took the lead. Their project is " Tree· Market· Community ".
The judges evaluate the championship`s work as:
1.The shape is light and dynamic, the public space is rich and diverse
2. The function is clear with diversity and adaptability
3. The volume is appropriate, and the single structure can be repeatedly constructed.
Tree·Market·Community © Qiu Feng, Niu Yifei
Around the site there are many residential areas. The north side of the site faces to the main road and the east side is next to a street. Therefore, the north-east corner is important. However, in such a high-density living area there is no architecture available to inspire public activities. As the market serves many local people, it seems to be the best choice to gather people together. So we consider combining community function with the market.
Under the same roof, people could enjoy shopping, communicating as well as community activities. They come here not only for food, but also for the daily connection with the community. We divide the goods into two types. The first includes vegetables and fruit, which create no pollution. The other type includes meat and fish that may cause unpleasant smell and dirty water. The first type is better to be arranged in linear space while the second type should be centralized and be easy to manage.
We come up with the space prototype, in which there are two-story linear spaces surrounding the high space. The prototype fits with the two business types in the market and the community space on the second floor is connected to the whole market, which creates a special atmosphere in the community. We hope to recall people’s memory about their activities under the tree, which could create special atmosphere and experience. The structure imitates the shape of branches to support the lissome roof.
No. | Name of the Project | Name of the winner | Institute | Advisor |
First Prize 1 Group1组 | ||||
1 | Tree·Market·Community | Qiu Feng, Niu Yifei | Southeast University, Tokyo University of Technology | |
Second Prize 4 Groups | ||||
1 | ZERO-WASTE & ZERO-POLLUTION MARKET | Fang Yuxi, Hu Xiaonan | Tokyo University of Technology | |
2 | The Portal - Smart City Furniture | Salma Kattass | Morocco Rabat National Institute of Architecture | |
3 | Urban Chimney | Song Yulu, Gu Yanwen | Nanjing University | |
4 | PARKING LOT DESIGN BASED ON URBAV MEMORY RECONNECTION | Wen Yufeng, Liu Yanning, Li Siqi, Li Xiangrong | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | Bai Yao, Zhou Yu, Wang Tianyang |
Third Prize 10 Groups | ||||
1 | Fold screen attract the banquet | Chen Jingjing, Huang Weican, Huang Liping, Duan Ran | Qingdao Technological University | Cheng Shuai |
2 | Gap Market——Micro Renewal of Abandoned City Space | Zhou Zihan, Guo Jiaqi,Huang Yunshan | Tianjin University | Hu Yike, Xin Shanchao |
3 | Hidden in the city | Liu Yanxi, Luo Xin | South China Agricultural University | |
4 | Reach the water and climb the mountain | Chen Ronghuan, Zhou Youxin, Jiang Wang, Sun Qi, Fu Chaoyang | University of South China | Wu Xuhui, He Danqiu |
5 | Trash For Treasure—— Architecture design of market combining organic trash reuse | Xu Mengting, Tang Zhongyu, Zheng Qingqing, Ge Tianchen,Lin Shouwei | Zhejiang Agricultural, Forestry University | Chen Chuwen |
6 | Enrichment space—— Based on the theory of five dimensional market street garden Design | Shi Yutong, Zhou Wanyu, Xu Keyou | Zhejiang Agricultural, Forestry University | Chen Chuwen |
7 | Quincuncial Piles Come to the Nature | Wang Gang, Shi Xiaoqing, Jiang Nan,Wang Runxuan | Qingdao Agricultural University | Li Fengyi, Wang Kai |
8 | SLOW·IN THE CORNOR | Sun Xiaofan, Li Xiang | Tianjin University | Song Kun, Feng Lin |
9 | Rest Room, Courtyard, Pavilion | Luo Chenhao, Liu Yian, Zhang Yaqi, Wang Yuxuan, Zhang Yi | Syracuse University | |
10 | Stream wave——the looming bus station | Li Rong, Li Wenjie, Sun Tong, Yang Xinyi | Xi'an University of Science and Technology | Meng Ge |
Excellence Award 20 Groups20 | ||||
1 | Living Room of Community market | Gao Yuze, Yan Jian, Fu Shuai, Bowen,Cao Yu | Qingdao Technological University | Cheng Ran |
2 | A PIECE OF GREEN | Qi Ji, Hao Jun, Tianyuan, Wang Hanmin | Inner Mongolia University of Technology | Zhang Pengju |
3 | Vegetable Market under Arched Architecture | Zhao Jie, Liu Jiaqi | Shandong Agricultural Shandong Agricultural University | |
4 | Building Neighborhood Centers Growing up in Communities | Cai Pengcheng, Xue Xue, Shi Bingyong | Shanghai Normal University | Chen Xinye |
5 | The Traces | Zhang Hengrui, Feng Wenhan | Shandong University of Science and Technology | Chen Min |
6 | LIVING ROOM OF THE CITY | Maria Svetovidova, Aigul Sadrtdinova | Kazan National University of Architectural Engineering | Ilnar Akhtiamov, Rezeda Akhtiamova |
7 | Food-Theatre-Market | Chuprina Alexandra | Kazan National University of Architectural Engineering | Akhtiamov I. I., Akhtiamova R. H. |
8 | Happy planet——the gifts for children as they grow up | He Yuwei, Liu Ruixue, Cao Yuanyuan, Gao Yufei,Li Ziru | Xi'an University of Science and Technology | Meng Ge |
9 | Outdoor sanitation workers inflatable bed | Xu Li, Liang Yaoyao, Miao Yingbin, Wan Zhonghua, Cheng Wei | Yanshan University | Wang Nianwen |
10 | CITY LEGO—Intelligence Module Space Design under the Background of the Internet | Wang Yuxin, Zhang Runju | Central South University of Forestry Science and Technology | Wang Feng |
11 | Eat-Read-Buy-Repeate | Anastassiya Muravyova | Kazan National University of Architectural Engineering | Akhtiamov Ilnar, Akhtiamova Rezeda |
12 | Ramp Time | Dilyara Nurislamova | Kazan National University of Architectural Engineering | Ilnar Akhtiamov, Rezeda Akhtiamova |
13 | Ambiguous boundary—— Park design from the perspective of urban public space | Wang Feng Luo Jiatao, Chen Jingjing | Guangzhou University and Qingdao University of Technology | |
14 | Light &Shadow of the Nature | Fu Deyang, Zu Xiaoyi,Fan Yueming | Hefei University of Technology and Sichuan University | |
15 | SKETCH OF CHINA | Yang Jingfeng | Zhejiang University of Technology | Wang Yihan |
16 | The monumental pillar array——The connection and inheritance of millennium culture in Xingtai | Zeng Ying, Zeng Xuan, Hou Yajie, Ma Tianhong, Yan Jin | Dalian University of Technology, South China University of Technology | Lang Liang |
17 | REST LANDSCAPE | Guo Yuwei, Zhang Wei, Zou Tiancheng ,Zhang Zishuo | Hebei University | |
18 | Inside or outside the window | Liu Yuxuan, Wan Guangcheng, Han Tianzhu, Fan Yaning, Jing Qian | Qingdao Technological University | Wei Shuxiang |
19 | Weaving | Tong Liangang | Tsinghua University | |
20 | CHN. MRKT | Adelina Gubaidullina, ArturAkhunov | Kazan National University of Architectural Engineering | Ilnar Akhtiamov, Rezeda Akhtiamova |
Review process© CBC
The jury board includes designers, educators and decision makers who have achieved outstanding achievements in urban planning and architectural design at home and abroad.
Robert Livesey, Professor Emeritus of Architecture, Former Head of the Architecture Section of Knowlton School, The Ohio State University © CBC
Thomas McQuillan, Head of Institute of Architecture, The Oslo School of Architecture and Design © CBC
Kong Yuhang, Dean, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of School of Architecture, Tianjin University © CBC
Francisco Sanin, Famous architect and urban planner in Colombia; Professor at Syracuse University School of Architecture; Co-director of 2019 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism © CBC
Zhong Dekun, Honorary Dean, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of School of Architecture, Hunan University © CBC
Fernando Menis, Famous Spanish architect, Founder of Menis Arquitectos © CBC
Wang Xiangrong, Dean, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of School of Landscape Architecture, Beijing Forestry University © CBC
Qi Xin, Member of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Board chairman and chief architect of Qixin Architecture & Design Consultant Co. Ltd, Design Supervisor of School of Architecture, Tsinghua University © CBC
Shu Ping, Dean of School of Architecture & Art Design, Hebei University of Technology © CBC
Peng Lixiao, Chief Editor of Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine; Guest Professor of School of Architecture, Tianjin University; Director of CBC (China Building Centre) © CBC
Guo Weibing, President and Chief Architect of Hebei Institute of Architectural Design & Research Co., Ltd © CBC
Zhao Haikui, Vice President of Xingtai Municipal Institute of Planning and Research © CBC
Li Xianming, Deputy Director of Hebei Provincial Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Department
Zhu Weirong, Director of Urban Management Department, Hebei Provincial Housing and Urban-Rural Construction DepartmentC
Li Jianzhong，Office of Xingtai Municipal People's Government
Wang Xiaoshi, Deputy Director of Xingtai Natural Resources and Planning Bureau
This competition is not a simple "paper talk", but based on the actual context of Xingtai, which has both historical and development potential, and the public space as the fulcrum to collect creative urban micro-space renewal programs. Therefore, the rich and vivid perspectives and focus that everyone has captured in life may be one of the highlights that can add color to the work.
The competition is now over. But don't be disappointed if you didn't win the prize. Quickly review the details of the previous competitions, understand the background analysis, regain your confidence, and join in the next competition! We are looking forward to meeting more outstanding "light chasers" in the next international competition!
Xingtai is located in the southern part of Hebei province, adjacent to Shandong province in the east with Wei Canal as the boundary, west to Shanxi province, north and northeast to Shijiazhuang and Hengshui, south to Handan. This Land has bred a large number of great figures and events that have a great impact on China and the world, leaving behind a rich historical and cultural relic during the 3500-year-old civilization.
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