北京西城区城市展览馆丨中国北京丨Selgascano

这座位于北京的标志性建筑，堪称一个建筑奇迹，建筑由两部分组成，风格各异却无缝融合，重新定义了城市景观。在地面层，一个拥有透明外立面的宏大公共展览空间，邀请着社区参与到文化展示中，促进了建筑与城市环境之间的共生关系。展览空间上方，屋顶广场作为人工景观，将郁郁葱葱的绿化与城市元素结合在一起，打造出一片悬于城市之上的公共绿洲。

This visionary building in Beijing is conceived as an architectural marvel, comprising two distinctive yet seamlessly integrated parts that redefine the cityscape. At ground level, a grand public exhibition space with transparent facades invites the community to engage with cultural displays, fostering a symbiotic relationship between the building and the urban environment. Above, a rooftop plaza serves as an artificial landscape, blending lush greenery and urban elements to create a communal oasis suspended above the city.

▼鸟瞰效果图，aerial rendering image © selgascano

无缝衔接与“盛大的邀请”

Seamless Transition and “a Grand Invitation”

这座新建筑与“城市客厅”的创新理念紧密相连。整个底层都被设计为过渡空间，模糊了公共与私人之间的界限，鼓励人们之间自然的互动与交流，营造出一种亲切活跃的社区氛围。此外，这里还精心规划了咖啡厅、阅览室和工作坊等社交空间，以鼓励人们之间自发的交流和合作。

The new building is intricately woven with the innovative idea of an “urban living room,”. The whole ground floor is designed as transitional zones, blurring the lines between public and private, encouraging a natural flow of people, interaction and social community feeling. Social spaces, such as the cafeteria, reading room, and workshop, are strategically placed to encourage spontaneous conversations and collaboration.

▼街景效果图，street view rendering image © selgascano

灵活的空间配置

Flexible Configurations

内部空间以灵活性为核心理念。可移动的家具、模块化布局和可转换的空间，满足了从非正式聚会到正式活动的多种需求。建筑内部的展览和媒体区展示了北京丰富的文化，通过融入当地艺术、历史和当代表达方式，建筑成为了文化中心，反映了城市的多样性和身份认同感。这种文化的融合进一步强化了本项目作为社区共享空间的角色定位。

The interior spaces are conceived with flexibility in mind. Moveable furniture, modular layouts, and convertible spaces allow for a variety of activities, from informal gatherings to organized events. Exhibitions and media areas within the building serve as a showcase for the cultural richness of Beijing. By integrating elements of local art, history, and contemporary expression, the building becomes a cultural hub, reflecting the diversity and identity of the city. This cultural integration further reinforces the building’s role as a shared space for the community.

▼外观效果概览，overall rendering image © selgascano

屋顶广场：自然与城市的和谐共生

Roof Plaza: Nature and Urbanity in Harmony

在宏大的展览空间之上是建筑的核心 —— 屋顶广场。该广场具有双重功能，既是公共聚会空间，也是与自然和城市元素无缝交织的人工景观。郁郁葱葱的绿植、水景和雕塑般的城市家具营造出一个悬浮于城市之上的世外桃源。屋顶广场不仅为建筑使用者提供了一片静谧的绿洲，同时也是一个公共目的地，模糊了私人和共享空间的界限。

Above the grand exhibition space lies the heart of the building—the roof plaza. This elevated platform serves a dual purpose, functioning as a communal gathering space and an artificial landscape that seamlessly intertwines nature and urban elements. Lush greenery, water features, and sculptural urban furniture create a haven suspended above the city. The roof plaza is designed not only as a retreat for occupants but also as a public destination, blurring the boundaries between private and shared spaces.

▼屋顶广场花园效果图，rendering image of the roof plaza © selgascano

▼底层花园与通往屋顶的楼梯，ground floor garden and stair leading to the roof top © selgascano

空中的私密绿洲

Private Oasis in the Sky

悬浮于广阔屋顶广场之上的是一栋三层建筑，建筑面积相对较小。这个独特的体量容纳了最私密、最亲密的空间，与下方的开放空间形成鲜明对比。形态有机的体量为项目引入了流动感与和谐感，与广场的线性与结构化元素形成了视觉上的对比。

Floating above the expansive roof plaza is a three-floor building with a smaller footprint. This distinct volume houses the most private and intimate spaces, providing a contrast to the openness below. The organic shape of this volume introduces a sense of fluidity and harmony, creating a visual contrast against the linear and structured elements of the plaza.

▼底层公共展览空间，ground floor public exhibition area © selgascano

代表性的城市地标

Iconic City Landmark

总而言之，这座标志性建筑通过融合城市功能性、文化丰富性和自然元素，重新定义了城市景观。其独特的公共展览空间、充满自然气息的屋顶广场，以及空灵的私人空间体量，共同成就了一座超越凡俗的建筑，成为北京中心当代设计与文化融合的象征。

In summary, this iconic building redefines the cityscape by harmonizing urban functionality, cultural richness, and natural elements. Its unique combination of public exhibition spaces, a nature-infused roof plaza, and an ethereal private volume culminates in a structure that transcends the ordinary, becoming a symbol of contemporary design and cultural integration in the heart of Beijing.

▼总平面图，master plan © selgascano

▼底层平面图，ground floor plan © selgascano

▼屋顶广场层平面图，public plaza floor plan © selgascano

▼二层平面图，1st floor plan © selgascano

▼四层平面图，3nd floor plan © selgascano

▼立面图，elevations © selgascano

▼剖面图，sections © selgascano

DATA SHEET

Beijing Xicheng District Urban Exhibition Hall

1 Prize

Architects: Selgascano

Collaborators: Paolo Tringali, Justo Díaz

Location: Beijing, China

Year: 2023

Area: 12600 sqm

Program: Exhibition Hall and auditorium

Status: on going