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In constant interplay with the environment – whether it is the changing hues and reflections of the water, or varying tones of light and shadow, the building manifests a multitude of changing complexions.
Whether viewed from land, water or air, the elegant building conveys a quiet beauty achieved when the concrete and substantial comes in contact with the fluid and ethereal.
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Building On the Water, Huai’An City, Jiangsu Province, China
Program: offices
Architects: Álvaro Siza & Carlos Castanheira
Creative integration consultant: Xue Xue Institute, Xue Xue Foundation
Project management & construction supervision: Stephen Wang & Richard Wang
Local partner: United Architects & Engineers Co., Ltd
Client: Por-Shih Lin, Chairman, Shihlien Chemical Industrial Jiangsu Co., Ltd
Area: 11,000 sqm
Completion: August 2014
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A prize for architecture between lights and volumes: LFA Award
An international photography competition that invites photographers worldwide to capture the essence of contemporary architecture. Inspired by the work of the famous Portuguese photographer Luis Ferreira Alves, the award seeks images that explore the dialogue between man and space.
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