Raymond Runkai Jin + Lucas Junchen Zhou

Our thesis focuses on independently developing three planar elements: the ground, ceiling, and roof, through the separation of their different functional priorities to complete the concept of contemporary deep plan buildings. Looking back at current examples of exhibition centers, the ground plan often serves the arrangement of programs and the direction of pedestrian flow, while the exterior architecture leans towards other requirements and standards. Conceptually, this presents a separation. The result is unclear; we cannot link the interior and exterior spaces of the architecture together. Within this, the ceiling plays a subservient role to the roof, compromised by the differing demands of the interior and exterior layers of the building, forming an ambiguous connection with the roof. Therefore, we treat the ground plan, ceiling plan, and roof plan as independent elements, acting together as generators of architecture, to explore their non-conformist relationships.

The development of the ground plan pays homage to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. It enhances the connection paths with the urban context while meeting the program requirements of the exhibition center. The ceiling assumes the role of a collector and planner of spaces. It shapes multiple layers of space within the enclosed indoor environment, organizing space. The roof plan, as an influencer of outdoor spaces, follows the urban texture of Alicante, providing the city with a complete roof landscape.

The integration of these three self-oriented deep plans ultimately forms a cohesive whole, with independent design priorities giving the architecture a clearer self-understanding.