Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum

E+UV Architecture + Huayi Design

PROGRAM
Museum

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Fu Li

ENGINEERING
Hongkong Huayi Design Consultants (S.Z) Ltd.

LANDSCAPE
HTLA Design Studio Shenzhen

PERSON IN CHARGE
Ribiao Chen, Xi Xia

NTERIOR DESIGN
Hope Design, Jianxun Wang, Wentao Guo, Jiaying Li, Jiangtao Mu

LIGHTING DESIGN
: Shenzhen Dasheng Environmental Art Co., Ltd., Jianxiang Du, Chao Zheng, Xia Yu, Kaien Deng, Xiaolin He, Xianping Yuan

ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY
Xin Zhou

HVAC
Yun Ling, Guohui Qi, Zhiwei Liang

MASTER PLAN
Yimin Chang, Mengqi Kou

DESIGN TEAM
Fu Li, Yiyi Zhou, Chou Fan, Jie Ouyang, Kai Ma, Junli Wang, Xubin Zhang, STEPHANE ANIL MAMODE, Siyi Dong, Junchao Zhang, Jiawei Lai(E+UV)

ENERGY CONSERVATION
Yuanyi Tang

CONSULTANTS
China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Co., Ltd

ARCHITECTURE GROUP
Yuming Lao, Qiongyan Lei, Xiao Zheng

DRAINAGE DESIGN
Guoming Wang, Jinbiao Lin, Yu Chen

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Tengyue Ma, Zhengjie Lin

EXHIBITION DESIGN
Shenzhen Gies Exhibition Co., Ltd.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Ye Fan, Jingbiao Wu, Qimin Yang, Xiaolian Huang, Ruiting Zhang, Chao Sun, Jingjing Liu

CLIENTS
GNPJVC

STRUCTURE DESIGN TEAM
Team: Tao Hu, Wenting Lu, Xiaoguang Zhou, Jiamu Peng, Liarui Li

CURTAIN WALL DESIGN
PAG Facade Systems Co. Ltd., Jiye Wang, Hong Cui, Mengjun Jiang, Yongsheng He

PHOTOGRAPHS
Chao Zhang, Zhengyong Liu, Fu Li, Ye Fan

AREA
11556 m²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Shen Zhen Shi, China

`CATEGORY
Museum

HISTORIC MEMORY

The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant is where large-scale commercial nuclear power generation began in China.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang

Over the past forty years, six nuclear power units have been built, progressing from technology introduction to independent development.

This has led to the creation of a significant domestic nuclear power milestone. The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant was constructed in the 1980s on top of the granite geological bedrock at Ma Ling Kok.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang

The construction involved cutting mountains, digging rocks, and reclaiming land. The project is situated on one of the pits left by the quarrying.

The mountainous landscape bears witness to the historical development of the nuclear power base, which has been restored and remodeled to create the Daya Bay Nuclear Science and Technology Museum.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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The landforms serve as a reminder of the changes that have taken place over time.

MOUNTAIN RE-MODELLING

The Daya Bay Nuclear Science and Technology Museum is situated at an elevated position in the heart of the nuclear power plant.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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The building is integrated into the mountain, set back like a theatre grandstand, providing a panoramic view of all six units of the nuclear power plant.

The building's solid structure and precise geometry emphasize the importance of nuclear safety and resilience against typhoons.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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The façade, made of local granite in shades of grey with a vertically textured finish, evokes the exposed rock in the nearby quarry.

A HARMONIOUS BLEND WITH NATURE

The entrance plaza is now open, showcasing natural stone excavated from the construction site as the main landscape.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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A large preserved banyan tree is located in the centre of the plaza, commemorating 40 years of history.

The rooftop garden boasts indigenous wild plants, symbolising the tenacity of the pioneers rooted in the nuclear power industry.

The architecture, indoor and outdoor exhibition routes, and rocky landscape seamlessly integrate with the walking intention of Chinese gardens, creating a harmonious blend with nature.

SPIRITUAL FORTRESS

The nuclear island is the central and most prominent component of a nuclear power plant.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Fu Li
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang

Its cylindrical design symbolizes the project and is prominently featured in exhibitions.

EXHIBITION SPACE

The exhibition space is expertly arranged in a linear and sinuous manner, taking into account the site's topography.

It features a sunken courtyard, a sea viewing platform, models of the reactor and turbine, the main exhibition hall, and a science exhibition hall.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang

INDUSTRIAL CHARACTER

The building's structure mimics the shape of a dragon, creating a unique and exciting experience for visitors both indoors and outdoors.

The use of keel-like dense ribbed beams allows for a large-span exhibition space without the need for columns, resulting in a seamless and unobstructed view.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
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The oversized fair-faced concrete frame of the structure exudes a sense of power and industry, making it an impressive sight to behold.

OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY

China is dedicated to utilising nuclear energy to tackle the challenges of climate change. The Daya Bay Nuclear Science and Technology Museum will act as a platform to aid the public in comprehending the progress, accomplishments, and safety of nuclear power.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Fu Li


Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Zhengyong Liu
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
© Chao Zhang


Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Elevation 01
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Elevation 02


Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Section 01
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Section 02
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Section 03
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Axonometric drawing


Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Plan
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Plan - 3rd floor
Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum
Plan - Roof