Youth Center of Qingpu
Location:
Shanghai, China
Type:
Youth Center
Architects:
Atelier Deshaus - Liu Yichun, Chen Yifeng
Area:
14,360 meters squared
Year:
2012
The style of programming is meant to create a sense of community while encouraging the users to explore all that the space has to offer. The open ceilings in garden areas foster a peaceful environment. In addition to this, earthy tones and materials are used to carry that feeling of the outside to the inside creating a serene atmosphere. Different wall materials are used to break up the minimal texture and create interest for the eye.
Public vs Private
Between all three floors, public spaces remain central, allowing the private spaces to stay off to the sides away from heavy traffic and activity. The first floor is made up of about 50% private and 50% public spaces, the second floor is made up of approximately 40% private and 60% public spaces, and the third floor is made up of approximately 30% private and 70% public spaces.
Private
Public
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Spatial Organization
Linear
Radial
Cluster
1st Floor
By clustering spaces together in this way, users are given the opportunity to explore, see new things, and potentially interact with people they wouldn't typically see on their intended path. Spaces with a radial design strategy attract use from different locations. The linear strategy keeps similar spaces together which works for both purpose and social interaction.
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Circulation
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Vertical Circulation
Primary circulation arrows show the main hallway opportunities, secondary shows ways to branch off into specific zones, and tertiary paths are primarily the ways to get into specific rooms. Vertical circulation lines show the many stairways to lead to and from the other floors, and knowing where staircases are located is crucial as the high only certain rooms on the third floor are accessible by specific staircases.
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Spatial Relationships
Spaces Within Spaces
Interlocking
Adjacent
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Spaces within spaces and interlocking spaces are the primary strategies used in creating spatial relationships. Spaces within spaces is used by placing various programming elements in the middle of the main hallways. Interlocking spaces are created by the use of connecting walkways that serve as the primary or only means of travel between two individual spaces.
Fenestration
Windows are most common on the façade of the building. Besides the windows allowing in ample natural lighting, there are many interior windows and open ceilings to allow in as much natural light as possible. Natural light is essential for a peaceful and rejuvenating interior.
Doors
Windows
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
All information and plans on Youth Center of Qingpu was gathered from https://www.archdaily.com/238004/youth-center-of-qingpu-atelier-deshaus.