This project aims to use the Waste Treatment Centre as an example to explore municipal architecture in the context of Xiong’An New Area Development and reflect on traditional Chinese architecture.

Under the Roof —— Inheriting and Reinterpreting Traditional Wooden Architecture
Within the elaborate system of traditional Chinese architecture, roof has always been an extremely important element. It is often characterized with concave curvature, slightly curved cornices and ridges, and upturned flying eaves. By transforming the structural type of traditional timber construction from section-active to vector-active and replacing the overhanging components to lightweight steel ties, our design offers a re-interpretation of the traditional roof curvature

We remove the traditional Dougong layer and substitute it with a long opening that allows outside light to seep into the interior space. Dougong used to be the "eye" of traditional architecture; here, despite its absence, the "eye" remains.

Greening the City —— From Waste to Oasis
Located in the start-up zone of Xiong'An New Area, the site is at the intersection of the city and precipitation axis. It connects the urban living area horizontally and the ecological landscape area vertically. Therefore, we hope that the waste treatment facility can assert itself as a positive part of the city. The building will reside within the site range, with raised lawn around the area to reduce its overall volume and increase the percentage of green space to 50%. Given the design principle of "odorous underground, odorless above-ground", with additional disinfection and air purification processes, the surrounding landscape is protected from potential negative impacts of waste treatment processes.

Free Vessel —— High-Efficiency Mode
The facility will employ two systems, one above ground (non-hazardous, light odor waste) and one below ground (hazardous and odorous waste), to provide a one-stop integrated treatment of all types of wastes. At the same time, additional space in the core area is reserved to accommodate for future AI system. The building design provides the structural framework, within it the specialized waste disposal equipment can be flexibly arranged and upgraded.

Life Cycle —— Modularity in Design

Xiong'An Waste Treatment Facility is not simply an isolated project, but an exemplary prototype that can be transfigured and adapted in the future. The above-ground parts of the building are all assembled from modular components, allowing for convenient production, transportation, assembly, disassembly, and renovation. Modular design allows for stability, efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, making the building a highly resilient municipal facility.