Tianyi Square [天一广场]
Development of a large scale public space integrating traditional concepts to modern urbanism
Location: [天一广场，中山东路188号] Tianyi Square, 188 Zhongshan Rd., Ningbo, Zhejiang
Typology: Central plaza Scale: 200,000sqm Contracting authority: Ningbo authorities Main Stakeholders: MADA s.p.a.m. / MA Qingyun Year: 2002-2006
Architect Ma Qingyun applied the Chinese concept of “exteriority—threshold—interiority” to the central square of Ningbo. He has designed a round square conceived for commercial and leisure activities, in the middle of the square grid of the city. The project succeeded in being accepted by the inhabitants.
Keywords: Size Up, Architectural research
Development of a large scale public space integrating traditional concepts to modern urbanism
Location: [天一广场，中山东路188号] Tianyi Square, 188 Zhongshan Rd., Ningbo, Zhejiang
Typology: Central plaza Scale: 200,000sqm Contracting authority: Ningbo authorities Main Stakeholders: MADA s.p.a.m. / MA Qingyun Year: 2002-2006
Architect Ma Qingyun applied the Chinese concept of “exteriority—threshold—interiority” to the central square of Ningbo. He has designed a round square conceived for commercial and leisure activities, in the middle of the square grid of the city. The project succeeded in being accepted by the inhabitants.
Keywords: Size Up, Architectural research