{"id":25,"date":"2015-12-02T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/quiet-confidence-mecanoo\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T09:55:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T13:55:24","slug":"quiet-confidence-mecanoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/details\/quiet-confidence-mecanoo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Rendering: Mecanoo Illustrates the Power of Minimalism in Architectural Visualization"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Netherlands-based firm <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/mecanoo-architecten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mecanoo<\/a> concluded last year on a serious high in South China: not only has it seen great progress on site for the vast Shenzhen Cultural Complex, but it also revealed a striking new vision for the <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/longhua-art-museum-and-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Longhua Art Museum and Library<\/a>. A series of visualizations for the project offers tantalizing glimpses of a new center for contemporary Chinese culture \u2014 and illustrates the firm\u2019s astute eye for restraint in architectural renderings.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"713\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5n8ov39IUFM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When developing the concepts for the project, Mecanoo identified a need to transition away from the context-busting brashness of many foreign architectural developments springing up across China. They point toward the consistent pursuit of \u201ciconic and futuristic\u201d buildings in recent years that fail to respond to the country\u2019s complex history and urban participation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096241376cca3ab3584cea3f750880013f5d7f8.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096241376cca3ab3584cea3f750880013f5d7f8.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096241376cca3ab3584cea3f750880013f5d7f8.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096241376cca3ab3584cea3f750880013f5d7f8.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096241376cca3ab3584cea3f750880013f5d7f8.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096241376cca3ab3584cea3f750880013f5d7f8.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Art museum and library overview<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096238860b2450227bc03c61d72bb0b76943fad.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096238860b2450227bc03c61d72bb0b76943fad.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096238860b2450227bc03c61d72bb0b76943fad.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096238860b2450227bc03c61d72bb0b76943fad.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096238860b2450227bc03c61d72bb0b76943fad.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096238860b2450227bc03c61d72bb0b76943fad.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Street view<\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow that the speed of development is slowing down, it is finally the time for architecture of place and purpose,\u201d says the firm. \u201cOur proposal reflects the values of traditional Chinese architecture and local history guided by a sense of local urban culture. Instead of copying Western models, we delved into local customs to find the typologies that would adjust the most easily to the lifestyle and practices of local inhabitants.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962260a5db9592fa6a287073b2a2f6008dab95.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962260a5db9592fa6a287073b2a2f6008dab95.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962260a5db9592fa6a287073b2a2f6008dab95.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962260a5db9592fa6a287073b2a2f6008dab95.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962260a5db9592fa6a287073b2a2f6008dab95.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962260a5db9592fa6a287073b2a2f6008dab95.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Museum entrance<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The resulting complex responds to both cultural and climatic idiosyncrasies of South China. Due to Shenzhen\u2019s warm, humid environment, local life has long revolved around architecture interspersed with outdoor spaces, and Mecanoo\u2019s proposal reflects this merging: a series of 10 planted courtyards and paved patios link the main gallery and library buildings \u2014 extending the program from the interior to external spaces in a manner evocative of traditional Chinese temples.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909622105a81f1fa96e0768f82bc080c6ed09948.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909622105a81f1fa96e0768f82bc080c6ed09948.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909622105a81f1fa96e0768f82bc080c6ed09948.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909622105a81f1fa96e0768f82bc080c6ed09948.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909622105a81f1fa96e0768f82bc080c6ed09948.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909622105a81f1fa96e0768f82bc080c6ed09948.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Landscaped garden<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962083464d08675e52f3557dc0e3dcc6683e4c.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962083464d08675e52f3557dc0e3dcc6683e4c.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962083464d08675e52f3557dc0e3dcc6683e4c.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962083464d08675e52f3557dc0e3dcc6683e4c.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962083464d08675e52f3557dc0e3dcc6683e4c.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1448990962083464d08675e52f3557dc0e3dcc6683e4c.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>One of many museum courtyards<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Low-rise structures with shallow-pitch roofs frame a patio for reading adjacent to the main library block, while another offers space to relax and reflect surrounded by meadow flowers and a weeping willow. Further courtyards are populated with contemporary sculptures, with timber decking providing youngsters a warm, safe surface to play alongside the children\u2019s library.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909612293599fad9d92f5c8c9abbe35abd38d410.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909612293599fad9d92f5c8c9abbe35abd38d410.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/14489909612293599fad9d92f5c8c9abbe35abd38d410.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 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class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096167590e6ca6f17c2ace891c45d5585b2c347.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096167590e6ca6f17c2ace891c45d5585b2c347.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096167590e6ca6f17c2ace891c45d5585b2c347.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096167590e6ca6f17c2ace891c45d5585b2c347.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096167590e6ca6f17c2ace891c45d5585b2c347.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096167590e6ca6f17c2ace891c45d5585b2c347.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Meadow courtyard with Weeping Willow<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096126839016e419177c148be21d35e1c1b1edf.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096126839016e419177c148be21d35e1c1b1edf.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096126839016e419177c148be21d35e1c1b1edf.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899096126839016e419177c148be21d35e1c1b1edf.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 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class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899095817066a3659cadb946e445cc9b0925d4db93.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899095817066a3659cadb946e445cc9b0925d4db93.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899095817066a3659cadb946e445cc9b0925d4db93.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/144899095817066a3659cadb946e445cc9b0925d4db93.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 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Mecanoo is out to prove that iconic forms and lashings of futurism are not necessary in the creation of vibrant cultural hubs in China, and these visualizations constitute compelling evidence the firm can succeed. 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