BeiHai City Apartments (2017)

Project Data
 
Total GFA:   70.000m2
Location:   Beihai, China
Function:   Residential
Features:   Apartment grouped around a central activity courtyard
Scope:   Master Plan, Architectural Concept Design
Status:   Completed
 
 
Project Summary
 
The project’s master plan layout aims at combing best views and sunlight direction for the apartments with a comfortable and easy-to-access commercial area as well as providing a vehicle-free, pedestrian only central activity courtyard.

Street-side podium floors host a variety of commercial and F&B units which also serve to activate the central courtyard as a social space within the residential neighborhood. This landscaped area features decks and greenspaces as well as playground areas above the below-grade parking area.

Facades of the retail area feature large glazing areas while facades of the residential apartments are optimized for views and light while also providing shelter from overheating. Apartment layout and windows are positioned to provide a comfortable, natural ventilation through the apartments.