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Shanghai Planetarium of Science and Technology

Designer: Thomas Wong Aia
Site: Lin Gang Da Dao, Pudong Xingu. Shanghai Shi, China
Project Area: 38.000 M2
Project Year: 2017-2021

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Introduction

The 38,000-square-meter (409,000 -square-foot) facility explores space mysteries,
celebrate the history of Chinese astronomy and reflect the future ambitions Of
China's space exploration program and will contain a visual celestial dome digital
celestial theater and cinema. IMAX, solar telescope, observatory, a range of
galleries, scientific research centers and laboratories.

The Reason For Choosing The Project:

The project's idea is derived from space and the movement of the sun. Great similarity in
the functional role of the building with the Center for Astronomy and Space
Technology. Designed to be a sustainable, environmentally friendly building.
Winning the astronomical dome design competition with the first prize.

Design Idea:

Inspired by astronomical principles, the design is based on the concept of
orbital motion Each of the three main forms of the building - the eye, the
inverted dome and the ball acts as an astronomical tool, tracking the sun,
moon and stars, and reminding visitors that our concept of time arises from
distant astronomical objects.

By linking the new museum to both the scientific purpose and heavenly
references of buildings throughout history, exhibits and architecture will
connect more than scientific content: it will shed light on what it means to
be human in a vast and largely unknown world.

Fig.13.Shanghai Planetarium

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