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SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners
SKYBOWL, Society Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates | International Design Awards Winners

SKYBOWL

CompanySociety Particular (SOPA) / Zuocheng Architect & Associates
Lead DesignersYong Cui
Design TeamMindaugas Glodenis, Ignas Rackauskas, Xin Guo, Ping Lu, Mikas Kauzonas, Jingru Zhang, Mingzhan Zhao, Ran Lin
Project LocationQingdao - China
ClientQingdao Hisense Plaza
Prize(s)Silver in Commercial Architecture / Commercial Renovation / Adaptive Re-use
Entry Description

SKYBOWL transforms Hisense Plaza’s rooftop into a vibrant public space in Qingdao's Fushan Bayfront. Rejecting an exclusive VIP area, it introduces an amphitheater that serves as a communal hall and public observatory, offering panoramic views and free cultural events. It breaks barriers between commercial spaces and the public, fostering community and openness. Integrating the amphitheater into the urban fabric, it enhances the mall's connection to its surroundings and enriches Qingdao's social and cultural life, showcasing architecture's role in promoting urban vitality and social cohesion.