Image courtesy CLOU architects.
Images of a new multi-purpose Chinese farm and exhibition center being transformed into a scientific research center in the tropical island city of Sanyan into the Nifan High Tech District.
CLOU Architects is behind the 4,000-square-foot (43,055-square-foot) Sania Agricultural Laboratory, an integrated four-story creative exhibition focused on investment by the local government in horticulture and food science.
Highlighting the front of the building, the laboratory features a large outdoor courtyard on the first two floors of the building, as it “bridges the gap between technology and life” to “blur the boundaries between nature and the city.” ”According to the architect.
The 31-inch-deep roof grid helps reduce sunlight by 70%. The company was unique in developing a plan that took into account the local climate and building practices. The result is a three-step plan to improve communication between visitors who want a field-to-table experience presented by the Greenhouse Laboratory.
The laboratory has received special attention at this year’s German Design Award. The full gallery of project images can be seen below.