China Civil Aviation Technological Innovation Center

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Institutional Architecture
Firm LocationChongqing City, China
CompanyT. Y. Lin International Engineering Consulting (China) Co., Ltd.
Lead ArchitectHUANG Cong, ZHANG Zhen
Design TeamRashwan Khalil, LIN Nanzhi, SU Yanfang, Meimei Isobel Williamson, YANG Jiawen, BAI Hongmao, ZHANG Yixiang, CHEN Qiguang, WANG Jiade, HAO Shuang
ClientSecond Research Institute of the Civil Aviation Administration of China

Serving as a cutting-edge research hub and a new urban landmark in Chengdu East New District, China Civil Aviation Technological Innovation Center contributes significantly to the urban landscape under the height restrictions with a unique "paper airplane" facade image. The building reduces the high resource and energy consumption typically associated with traditional research buildings by prioritizing passive energy-saving technologies. The elevated ground floors also create shared public spaces that inspire community participation, community bonds, and vibrant urban life.