Designed by Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Lin’an City is famous for its landscape. The idea of Lin’an Sports and Culture Center originated from the landscape of Lin’an. Using the freehand brushwork method, it outlines the landscape of the mountains and rivers, which is consistent with the profound cultural heritage of the city of Lin’an.

In combination with the geomorphic features of the low hill and gentle slope in the site, we have designed the sports center as a unique form with the elevation of the contour lines, responding to the surrounding mountains on the overall urban level, like a green vein, closely liking the natural mountains in the north and the south. By combining the layers with the geomorphology, the architecture can connect with the urban nature and create a number of high-level activity platforms, which greatly improves the accessibility and participation of the site. Photography: Qiang Zhao
The project covers an area of 161 mu, and we need to arrange various functions such as gymnasium, training hall, natatorium, outdoor stadium and business support, and the land is scarce. The plan takes the sports complex as the starting point. On the one hand, the body of the gymnasium is wrapped with the tapered and perforated plate of the double surface to create a translucent and light visual effect. With the lantern, the site is made into a striking city landmark.

On the other hand, the height diffe...