Dalian 37 Xiang Cultural and Creative Park

contemporary architecture, cultural architecture, creative park, perforated metal facade, aluminum screen system, sweeping vertical fins, sail-like forms, parametric design, twilight photography, dusk lighting, warm amber illumination, pearl white surfaces, cerulean sky, blue hour, atmospheric gradient, layered transparency, curtain wall glazing, horizontal banding, rhythmic fenestration, asymmetrical composition, dynamic silhouette, sculptural architecture, adaptive reuse, industrial materials, refined industrial aesthetic, optical texture, breathing facade, material contrast, stone retaining wall, geological texture, warm-cool temperature contrast, interior glow, lantern effect, contemporary minimalism, poetic tectonics, veiling and revealing, mass and void dialogue, spatial layering, contemplative atmosphere, architectural photography, professional documentation, high-key value structure, diffused ambient light, crisp edge definition, feathered boundaries, porosity, transparency gradient, urban context, mixed-use development

Transformed from an abandoned factory, Dalian 37 Xiang is located halfway up the mountain side with a main aspect towards the harbor in the north of the city. The design is inspired by the geographical features of Dalian's iconic mountains and adjacent seas, creating a new architectural image that echoes the spirit of the city, establishing a contrast between the old and the new through light interventions. The design objective was to renew this old factory into a regional landmark of the city, accommodate multiple business types, and finally make it an open and dynamic city node.