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Located in the Wild Island Community of Huizhou, gogoland is a pet-friendly public social space brimming with a sense of history brought by the architecture and an inviting vibe. Its unique location in the neighborhood has played a crucial role in establishing the brand. Through thoughtful design approaches, Informal Design has integrated human-pet bonding with the surrounding natural environment, resulting in a natural social space themed as a pet paradise. The project is transformed from the previous dormitory building owned by a rice wine factory. It is situated amidst a cluster of old residential buildings. Following the campus' renovation, the building remained vacant for a long time, serving as a temporary parking area for electric scooters. Within the building, there is an uncovered open space, which forms a magnificent green dome together with the surrounding tall trees, providing an almost perfect natural ambiance. The design focuses on introducing natural light into the interior, creating an unbounded experiential space that seamlessly blends nature and architecture. The building walls were demolished to create a connection between the corridor on the southwest and the courtyard on the northeast, resulting in a complete outdoor garden. The core functional rooms are set back to create a corridor that expands from the inside to the outside. By extending the ground outward, the interior space is seamlessly integrated with nature, expanding the overall building volume spontaneously. The existing architectural skin was preserved, complemented by the cement concrete floor and the gray pebbledash wall facing the street. The interior features a harmonious blend between the warm marine plywood wall veneers and pure white textured paint. These skillfully selected materials seem to growing from the old house, nestled among greenery and wrapped in sunlight. The natural weathering of the materials over time enhances the building texture, restoring the past appearance of the place in a harmonious manner. The building materials are presented in an authentic way, creating an elegant and simplistic ambiance.
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