The 14th session of the PA+ series focuses on the design process of an innovative tech-campus masterplan and renovation of office buildings in Kaifeng. This project is also part of the urban renewal plan. Architect Nandin shared his design strategy and idea about this project. The new campus would serve as a technology headquarters and a hub for future development in commerce. The concept involves connecting Spirits of Song with cultural context, and the technique index, including green energy, green rooftops, and shading, is considered in the scheme for renovating the façade, layout of functions, and planning for the campus.
The discussion topic covers the scheme process, including the façade from wood to metal, rooftop function, relations between the new surface and the original building, campus plan, referring to the landscape and parking, and an introduction to modeling in design.