"At the center of SoBA's approach is a spatial interpretation of 'water sleeves,' the exaggerated, flowing garments worn as part of Kunqu opera. Their rhythm becomes an urban armature which guides the park's elevation shifts and the edges of its footpaths. This inspiration reads clearly in the long, sweeping concrete surfaces that form the soft topography of the park. The translation of movement into architecture gives the Vibrant Sports Park a fluid visual identity."
"The architects at SoBA employs ultra-high-performance concrete to shape the Vibrant Sports Park's signature 'white ribbon.' This is a sculptural skate zone that carries the sleeve motif into a durable, continuous surface. It supports the precision required for advanced skate terrain, maintaining smooth curvature across shifts in height and angle. Meanwhile, its pale finish offers the sense of lightness that the designers pursued."
SoBA designed Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park as a continuous 6,000-square-meter terrain and community gathering place in Kunshan. The design interprets Kunqu opera 'water sleeves' as a rhythmic urban armature that directs elevation changes and footpath edges. Long, sweeping ultra-high-performance concrete surfaces form an undulating 'white ribbon' skate zone engineered for advanced skate precision while maintaining smooth curvature and a pale, lightweight appearance. Surrounding amenities include basketball courts, ping-pong tables, a pavilion, children's play elements, shaded seating, and open zones for informal gathering. Circulation patterns inform the placement of activities to allow skaters, athletes, and casual visitors to share the same open space.
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