Crane Pavilion at Crane Nature Memorial Preserve
Crane Pavilion at Crane Nature Memorial Preserve
Gbbn
YEAR
2018
LOCATION
Xianning, China
TYPE
Cultural › Cultural Center Memorial Pavilion Religious
Tai Kang Group, one of the largest private Chinese insurance companies, is bringing a spiritual sanctuary and memorial burial park to QianNing, a suburban area outside of city of Wuhan.
The 400 sqm Crane Pavilion, perched on a hilltop overlooking the reserve, silently communicates with nature, as a meeting place between the burial site and reserve.
A continuous folded plate, reminiscent of the simple folded form of a paper origami crane (QianZhiHe), is created to integrate public parking, a reception/café space, an open platform, crane living spaces, caretaker dorms, public bathrooms, and storage rooms in various elevation levels.
Delicate creases are articulated in the cast-in-place white concrete. A hand-polished exterior protective finish was also applied.
By connecting with nature in this tranquil setting, the light-filled spaces and expressive architecture create an atmosphere of respect for the deceased, and allow those who mourn them to find inner peace, strength, and comfort.
CREDITS
- GBBN ARCHITECTS, INC. - Chief Designer/Partner/Director GBBN Beijing - Zhaoqun (Jervy) Zhu - China Institute of Building Standard Design& Research - Chief Architect - Xin Tu
- Taikang Healthcare Investment Holding Co., Ltd.,-Crane Lake Memorial Park - General Manager - Qian Wang - China Institute of Building Standard Design& Research - Deputy Director - Wanli Xing
- Taikang Healthcare Investment Holding Co., Ltd., - CEO& Chief Designer - Ping Chen - China Institute of Building Standard Design& Research - Water Supply and Drainage Engineer - Yan Wang
- China Institute of Building Standard Design& Research - Architect - Huarong Song - GBBN ARCHITECTS, INC. - PD - Jing Luo - Taikang Healthcare Investment Holding Co., Ltd.,-Crane Lake Memorial Park - Operation Director - Pan Wang
- Taikang Healthcare Investment Holding Co., Ltd., - General Manager of Development Department - Xiaoyu Zhang - China Institute of Building Standard Design& Research - Electrical Engineer - Lingjie Huang - Yao Li Studio - Photographer - Li Yao
- China Institute of Building Standard Design& Research - HVAC Engineer - Qiaohui Dong - China Institute of Building Standard Design& Research - Structural Engineer - Jingzhen Ding
