Service Building

Lingang Pujiang D3 Project | Pujiang Town, Shanghai

Year: 2022 - ongoing
Client: Lingang Group 
Function: Public/Service
Services: Architecture Design, Facade Design
Consultant: Gala China
Status: Concept

The architectural concept of the service building within the master plan is inspired by the principles of the butterfly effect—the idea that small, intentional design gestures can generate a broader spatial and environmental impact. Drawing from the Lorenz diagram—a mathematical model symbolizing complexity and interconnection—the building is conceived as a system of fluid, interrelated forms capable of both responding to and influencing its context.

The service building, therefore, goes beyond a purely technical function and becomes an active component within the site's ecosystem. Through its spatial configuration and form, it guides circulation, fosters interaction, and contributes to the overall coherence of the project.

Characterized by soft curves and continuous lines, the architecture stands in clear contrast to the angular geometries typically associated with support structures. This fluid and welcoming formal language creates a reassuring presence, enhancing wayfinding and promoting a more intuitive and comfortable user experience.

Each element is designed to interact subtly with the next—like parts of a larger system—producing a chain reaction in the distribution of light, people, and functions throughout and around the space. In this way, the service building transcends its supporting role, offering a responsive and reflective environment that embodies the broader design vision: a harmonious synthesis of complexity, design, and human experience.