ARCHITECTURAL READING
What shapes the expression?
The printed outer layer and inner glazed wall create depth. Their alignment and the visibility of the support rods are central to the composition.
China / Culture & exhibition
Ice Cube · Zhongyuan Cultural Tourism City
A layered glass envelope with an externally ventilated cavity and a visually light outer support system.
- Location
- Yuanyang, Xinxiang, Henan
- Building type
- Culture & exhibition
- Brochure-listed facade area
- 26,000 m²
ENVELOPE SCOPE
Materials.
Systems. Interfaces.
- Outer digitally ceramic-printed laminated glass
- Point-fixed outer layer on non-prestressed rods
- Inner insulating glass on aluminium-clad rectangular steel framing
FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT
Questions to carry forward.
Review movement compatibility, cavity access and glass replacement as connected issues. No universal movement allowance or certified performance is implied.
PROJECT GALLERY
A closer look.
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