Da Chang Muslim Cultural Center / Architectural

Design & Research Institute of SCUT

Project Dachang National Palace is no doubt his another masterpiece.
Located in Dachang Hui Autonomous County, Langfang, Hebei province, the
project is supposed by the local government to be an iconic design,
introducing Dachang’s particular culture and enhancing the soft power of the
city. The national palace is thus endowed with multiple functions, serving not
only as the recreation center of the city, but the essential cultural site for the
introduction of local religion and history as well. It has undoubtedly brought
lots of challenges to the designer, because of the special ethnic composition,
historical context, religious belief, complex functional requirements of the
site and the setting of a cultural landmark.

Based on traditional mosque, the building subtly interprets the spatial

structure of mosque with new materials and technologies

The surrounding arches shrink into elegant curves from the bottom up, while
the cambering petal-shaped arches of the reflection in the water look even
more vivid and graceful.

The dome sees the translation and abstraction of Islamic symbols rather than
simple mimicking. We constitute the dome with petaloid shells and creatively
transform the interior space into a semi-exterior roof garden flooded with
sunshine, fresh air and vegetation.
In the design of the project, Academician He Jingtang has also carried out his
concept of “2 Views” and “3 Characters”, with the starting point of holistic
view and sustainable development concept, fully considering regionalism,
cultural, and epochal character of the architecture, therefore presents us an
excellent design.

The built structure combines traditional Islamic architectural features with

modern construction methods and materials and energy-saving technologies,
creating an elegant, contemplative space to serve the needs of the
community.

2]interior
looking towards up the dome.

1]geometric shapes creates a complimentary facades across the building.