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STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS CIRCULAR PLANE The centrally symmetrical circular plane is well-suited for the exhibition space. The visiting circulation is a key consideration for the internal space organisation. It is essential to ensure a logically arranged circulation route to avoid overlaps or detours. The project adopts a nearly circular plane, forming an inscribed circle with a diameter of 37m. The periphery of the inscribed circle becomes the circulation route for visitors. Such a layout strategy can streamline subsequent work in exhibition arrangement and thus reduce cost, which is essential in rural construction. 4 Opting for a 37m-diameter central column frame within the structural framework is an economical solution. This design introduces dynamic variations in both space and scale, creating distinct ‘ring’ spaces. The outer ring integrates the enclosure walls with wooden structures, creating a backdrop for placing display boards. The middle ring serves as a shelf area for displaying various Rehmannia root products. It incorporates densely organised structural units of the column frame, ensuring a stable structure and maximising storage capacity. The inner ring, more expansive than the middle ring, is designed with a circular and stepped sunken seating area, offering a venue for health and wellness sessions and activities. The central skylight at the top brings in daylight while accentuating a sense of centrality. 5 FURNITURE AS STRUCTURE The sustainable concept inherent in traditional wooden construction aligns with ‘Reduce’ in the 3R principle, and is specifically embodied by the ‘furniture as structure’ methodology. This practice reflects local construction wisdom, saving and preserving resources; it not only saves materials and space, but also integrates structure, furniture, and space into a whole. Inspired by this traditional construction methodology, LUO studio transformed traditional large-section columns into smallsection column arrays, which were then stacked vertically and horizontally to secure secondary small wooden beams. Panels were subsequently laid on the small beams for holding items. These component groups, which are both structures and functional shelves, define a unique space. 6 54 PANELS & FURNITURE ASIA | MARCH / APRIL 2024
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS Legend 4 Entrance foyer 5 Light filtering through the gaps between enclosure walls 6 Glulam was used to ensure durability and prevent issues such as cracking and deformation of logs 7 Rehmannia plantation on the south 7 Small column array groups were assembled side by side in the form of standardised modular units, offering two advantages in rural construction: First, large sections and heavier material rods typically demand large machinery for hoisting during construction. However, rural roads, characterised by narrow pathways, slopes, and depressions, pose challenges for the navigation of large equipment. Breaking down the structural system into small components facilitated manual movement, allowing villagers to participate in and organise the construction themselves. Second, the construction method involving standardised modular units enhanced processing and assembly efficiency, leading to savings in manpower and material resources. This approach is well-suited for construction in rural settings. ROOF TRUSS IN SPIRALLY AND CIRCULARLY OVERLAPPED FORMATION Following the framework of a regular 18-sided polygon on the plane, the exhibition hall repositions one endpoint of each side towards the centre of the inscribed circle, aligning it perpendicularly to the extension line of the structural columns. When viewed from the exterior, the adjoining side walls are staggered. The varied gaps between the 18 walls allow natural light to filter in and create a visually captivating interplay of light and shadow within the space. Viewed from the interior, a distinctive 2.5m-diameter hole emerges at the centre of the dome, which is formed by the organisation of columns and beams. In the case of a circular dome, straightening rods from the arc points to the centre of the circle could result in a densely structured central node. This could complicate the connection between the rods, requiring complicated central connecting components and high costs in processing and hoisting. Moreover, the 37m-diameter span of the entire building necessitates daylighting in the middle. To address these challenges, the design team conceived a structure in which the rods are mutually supportive and are connected in a spirally circular formation. This approach eliminates situations where two members share an endpoint, thereby avoiding the creation of hinged nodes. The wooden beams support each other in a spiral, distributing pressure, overlapping, and ultimately forming a continuous and complete stress system. BRICK, TIMBER AND GENIUS LOCI Most of the houses in Houyanmen Village were constructed during the 1970s and the 1990s, characterised by red-brick masonry walls and triangular wooden frame roofs. Other houses include idle, abandoned buildings with gray brick walls and Tailiang-style timber frame structures, as well as brick-concrete houses built prior to 2000. In this project, local red bricks are applied to the enclosure walls and internal partition walls, constructed by local craftsmen using traditional masonry techniques. Traditional houses in the village typically feature brick walls on the lower section and wooden frames on the upper part. The project adopts a similar material scheme. To accommodate the need for a spacious exhibition area, the wooden frame not only forms the upper roof but also functions as the frame-column support for the lower part. To ensure durability and prevent issues such as cracking and deformation of logs, glue-laminated timber (glulam) and wooden poles were chosen, and the timber rods were securely fastened with bolts through metal connecting components. The combination of the local red-brick masonry wall techniques with the engineered wood frame structure enhances both the structural integrity and durability while aligning with the traditional built environment in the village. This approach ensures that the rural industry display building not only meets spatial quantity requirements but also delivers high-quality spatial aesthetics that echo the genius loci. P MARCH / APRIL 2024 | PANELS & FURNITURE ASIA 55
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