10 Design: Dalian Museum

'dalian museum' by 10 design, dalian, china
all images courtesy 10 design


hong kong and shanghai-based international firm 10 design has proposed the 'dalian museum', for urban planning topics positioned
within the heart of the government district in dalian, china. the building's external appearance responds to the established sculptures 
and parks scattered throughout the city, becoming a focal element in itself. the form opens towards an adjacent park to the west, 
visually incorporating the current urban planning elements and green spaces of the encompassing context into the museum.



aerial view


the zinc rainscreen facade is surfaced with a photocatalytic nano-coating of titanic dioxide to neutralize any air pollution 
and remove dirt. at night, UV lights powered by photovoltaic cells maintain the cleansing reaction which takes place while
incorporating the imagery of a blooming flower, an important symbol to dalian. an inner layer of aluminum lined with a polymer
acts as an insulation, adding 10-20 percent to the material's R-values with marine and fungal resistance. the simple paint-like layers
dramatically increase performance for minimal costs, while general orientation of entrances and internal spaces minimize
western facing elevations. entries are placed to reduce the effects of northern winds to encourage passive solar techniques.



lobby



cafe



street view



at night



site plan



floor plans



section



elevation



elevation



elevation



elevation



section perspective



structure diagram



facade structure diagram



exploded axon



solar study



flow diagram



concept sketch


project info:


architects: 10 design

location: dalian, china

year: 2011

design team: ted givens, peby pratama, adrian yau, audrey ma, laura rusconi clerici, shane dale
landscape design: ewa koter 

client: dalian planning bureau