Underground Forest of Gubei No. 1 in Shanghai

This project is the final component of the Gubei No. 1 community’s multi-purpose clubhouse, which has already completed the construction of other spaces such as fitness areas, yoga studios, SPAs, swimming pools, coffee and snack areas, and children’s play areas. However, like all high-end communities, the multi-purpose clubhouse has not significantly fostered social interactions among residents. The reality is that behind the luxury, there remains a sense of isolation among independent families.

The developer ultimately decided to build this neighborhood center with the goal of helping residents get to know each other. But what kind of space could attract residents? Meeting rooms, reading rooms, children’s libraries, galleries, audio-visual rooms? Or perhaps a combination of all these! This vision for the future, along with the uncertainties during implementation, gave architects more room to explore more socially-oriented questions: In the context of a commercial housing community that is only open to its residents, how can architecture be used as a tool to activate the significance of the community center and promote neighborly interaction?

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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) Campus

Spanning 267 acres, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) campus welcomed its first students and faculty in September, marking its official opening after a three-year development process from planning and design through to construction. This state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral green research and education campus offers an inspiring environment for living, working, researching, and learning. It sets a global benchmark for future higher education campuses in China.

KPF’s design seamlessly blends HKUST(Guangzhou)’s vision with the natural beauty of the site and the surrounding innovation district, creating an innovative campus that fosters both academic and research advancements. The design incorporates sustainable practices, ensuring carbon neutrality and zero water waste, thereby supporting environmental stewardship alongside educational excellence.

Heyuan City Primary and Secondary School Science Education Hall

Located in Heyuan City, this facility is designed to promote scientific education and awareness among primary and secondary school students. It provides an interactive and engaging environment where students can explore various scientific concepts through hands-on exhibits and educational programs. The center aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for science, preparing students for future academic and career opportunities in STEM fields.

Hangzhou Olympic Experimental Primary School and Kindergarten

Located adjacent to the Xixing Bridge, near the “Lotus Bowl”—the main venue for the 2022 Asian Games—and along the route from Hangzhou Airport into the city, this educational facility faces several design challenges. Surrounded by high-rise residential buildings and elevated highways, the site has an irregular boundary oriented at approximately a 40-degree angle to the southeast, with limited frontage for the campus entrance.

The design team overcame these challenges through a unique layout that not only meets the basic functional requirements of the school but also introduces a new spatial dimension. This innovative approach allows the new space to interact and blend seamlessly with the existing teaching areas, creating limitless functional and spatial possibilities. By doing so, the design ensures that the school can adapt to the changing needs of future primary and secondary education, providing children with a vibrant and inspiring “dream-chasing stage” for their growth.

Netherlands Zaans Medical Center

Zaans Medical Center is the first lean hospital in the Netherlands. It is a compact building that makes efficient use of every square meter. Its specialized medical care approach and personal touch strengthen each other. The designers have integrated architecture, urban living, landscaping, and interior design into a cohesive whole. The routes inside the building are clear, and there is ample natural light, creating an environment that feels more like a health resort than a traditional hospital.

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Zaans Medical Center is the first lean hospital in the Netherlands. This compact building maximizes the use of every available square meter. By combining a specialized approach to medical care with a personal touch, it creates a stronger and more effective healthcare environment. The designers have seamlessly integrated architecture, urban living, landscaping, and interior design. Clear pathways and abundant natural light make the space feel more like a health retreat than a conventional hospital setting.

Casa_Houlpoch

Casa Houlpochis an old Yucatecan house from the end ofthe last century that gets its name from a snake from the region that regularly“visited” the property’s ruins.

Seawave Residence

This residence floats high above the Atlantic Ocean from a graniteripmonolith between the busy neighborhoods of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. A peculiarity of this narrow plot is its southern or ientation.