The River One sales center is located between the Jialing River and the Gele Mountain in the Dazhulin District of Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing. The master plan integrates the mountainous terrain with the elements of river and water to create a serene and quiet riverside lifestyle.
The design concept for the sales center was inspired by the Gele Mountain’s unyielding but natural presence. The architect recreates these mountainous shapes in the waterfront buildings, making them one with their surrounding landscape while introducing a certain elegancy to them. The building echoes the terrain of the landscape and takes on an undulating surface made of metal and glass, making the experience simultaneously real and virtual and eliminating all elements of confinement upon entering.
The perforated metal plates on the surface become spots of starlight at night, introducing a dreamlike state. The various textures of metal are combined to create a unique visual effect. When working with the various angles and shapes of the aluminum plates, the architect numbered each plate and positioned them accordingly with the help of 3D programming. The interior design further echoes the layers of the building but integrates the colors of nature as well to form a breathtaking visual feast.
The sales center and the planned commercial area are an extension of Chongqing’s local culture. The latter will serve as the economic center of the community, bringing a lively and human atmosphere to the area.
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