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Hangzhou Canal Culture Center

Firm LocationHangzhou, China
CompanyXK Studio
Lead ArchitectKun Xu
Design TeamKun Xu, Mingliang Zhang, Zhen Yang, Jiantong Hu, Rui Huang, Jin Li, Yiyang Xu, Qiang An, Xiaolie Zhu, Lingfeng Li, Lili Lu, Siyuan Lin, Chaojie Zhou
ClientWei Hu, Yahua Liang, Junwei Shi, Yulun Chen, Mian Zhu
Projecthttps://www.gooood.cn/canal-culture-park-china-by-huadong-engineering-corporation-limited-xu-kun-studio.htm
Project Videohttps://youtu.be/R9Ztz5nppQs

Situated along the UNESCO-listed Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the center fuses historical narrative with contemporary design. Its terraced form, inspired by shipyard structures, echoes the legacy of canal transport. The façade balances industrial clarity and refined detail: stainless steel mesh wraps exposed trusses, while an LED-embedded Mediamesh screen animates the southern elevation. Inside, an elliptical atrium, floating staircases, and glass folding doors connect flexible interior spaces with sunken gardens, supporting diverse cultural events.