Mixed-use Architecture - Architecture Today

Designer: Young Jae You Design Type: Mixed Use Architecture Category: Architecture

Pottery Art Gallery

The Pottery Art Gallery located in Daegu, Alpha City, is designed to maximize versatility for various purposes, incorporating a layout that overcomes the topographical features. The exterior features two distinct masses stacked on top of each other. The lower level consists of public spaces accessible to visitors, while the upper level comprises private research spaces. The design of the courtyard is inspired by the sinuous shape of pottery, opening up towards the outside and enclosing the inner space. This maintains the internal aspect of the courtyard space while adapting to the urban axis.

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Haishang Plaza

Haishang Plaza is a mixed-use building complex located in an old residential district of Zhengzhou city. The project combines Soho and Loft towers, an indoor shopping mall and a large outdoor lifestyle plaza. The terraced massing steps back at the corners, creating clear entrances and bringing the facade down to a human scale. Green boxes are placed between the towers and the pedestrian corridors as shared and display spaces. Materials include glass fiber reinforced gypsum and concrete, aluminum panels and curtain wall glazing. A green roof system is also included.