The design plan of Aranya "Cloud Center" designed by MAD led by Ma Yansong has been released. The building looks like a floating cloud on the seashore and is surrounded by a "white stone garden". After completion, it will become a new multi-functional public activity venue for the Aranya community.

The "Cloud Center" is located in the center of Qinhuangdao Shiyao Health City, adjacent to the Beidaihe coastline in the east, and is part of Aranya, a famous seaside art and cultural community in China. The building space has multiple functions such as a press conference hall, a small theater, and an exhibition hall.

General plan

From a distance, you can see "a cloud floating in the forest." The smooth shape reflects the changes in the sky and light.

Passing through the landscape and approaching, the end of the winding road suddenly opens up - the white cloud-like posture of the main building slowly unfolds in the field of vision. The reflecting pool at the entrance reflects the shape of the clouds and the building, blurring the boundary between the building and nature.

The lightness of the "cloud" is achieved by the super-large structural cantilever. The only supporting structure of the building is the core tube in the center, which is suspended and balanced on all sides. The maximum cantilever reaches 30 meters. Except for the core tube, there are no columns in the building, which creates flexibility in the use of space.

Section A-A

Section B-B

The building facade material is simple and pure, using tempered laminated laser-printed milky white ultra-white glass to achieve a smooth volume and a floating feeling of the building.

The core multifunctional hall space extends to the sky from the vortex-like ceiling. Ample natural light reaches the interior through the skylight, making the building more energy-efficient. The open space and movable walls provide sufficient space flexibility for different activities such as exhibitions, drama performances, conferences, and press conferences, meeting the needs of diverse activities.

The white stones in the courtyard are arranged into a star pattern

The surrounding courtyards are quietly connected to the "cloud" building, and the low circular walls create an atmosphere of detachment from reality. The undulating green land and white rocks are like planets floating in the universe.

The construction of Anaya "Cloud Center" started in March 2021. It is expected that the civil construction will be completed by the end of 2021 and will be completed and put into use in 2022.

First floor plan

Second floor plan

Roof plan

Structural analysis diagram

Aranya "Cloud Center"
Qinhuangdao, China
2019-2022

Site area: 3853 square meters
Building area: 2579 square meters
Partners in charge: Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, Yosuke Hayano
Partner in charge: Li Jian
Design team: Yin Jianfeng, Liu Hailun, Chen Hongbin, Edgar Navarrete, Pittayapa Suriyapee, Luis Torres, Chen Yien, Zhang Chao, Li Gang

Owner: CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, Qinhuangdao Aranya Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Grade A Design Institute/Structural Design: China Science (Beijing) Architectural Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Curtain wall consultant: Afa Architectural Design Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Jingyi Glass Engineering Co., Ltd.
Landscape Design Consultant: Beijing Shunjing Garden Co., Ltd.
Interior Design Consultant: Mengtai Interior Design Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Lighting Consultant: Light Story (Beijing) Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd.
Logo Consultant: Beijing Junyi Rongchuang Cultural Media Co., Ltd.
Stage Consultant: Beijing Yaxun Yingda Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Acoustic Consultant: Huaxin Sifang (Beijing) Building Technology Co., Ltd.