Location: Dalian, China
Architects: CSCEC Decoration Group
LOPO Terracotta Products
| Product | Size (mm) | Colors/Finishes | Profile | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terracotta Panels | H442/500/600 × T30 | Glazed Red, Matte White | Grooved | 50,000 SQM |
| Terracotta Baguettes | 50 × 50 | Matte White | Square | 7,000 M |
Project Overview
Yinggeshi Science City is located in Lüshun District, Dalian, covering a total planned area of approximately 44.3 km². Designed under the concept of “Research + Scientists + City,” the development integrates high-end research laboratories, science exchange centers, business districts, talent apartments, top-tier educational institutions, and smart hospitals.
Upon completion, the city will function as a comprehensive technology hub, supporting scientific research, academic exchange, cultural activities, exhibitions, and entrepreneurial incubation.
Yinggeshi Science CityDesign Concept
The masterplan emphasizes a small-scale, neighborhood-oriented architectural style with a cohesive town-like character. Buildings are primarily clad in red tones, complemented by solid and sophisticated forms.
Sustainable design strategies—including renewable energy, green building principles, and sponge city concepts—are embedded within a low-carbon urban core.
The urban design integrates surrounding mountains and green corridors. Pedestrian and non-motorized pathways connect the city’s functional zones. This approach—“through mountains, across water, connecting stations, linking centers”—ensures smooth circulation between research, residential, and public areas.
Façade System & Material Application
The project employs a mechanically fixed terracotta panel façade system. From over 20 material options, high-temperature-fired natural terracotta panels (1,200°C) were selected for their hollow structure, which enhances thermal insulation and acoustic performance.
The panels feature an internal water-guiding system using a closed vertical joint installation based on the isobaric rain screen principle, ensuring efficient rainwater drainage while preventing dust ingress. This protects the façade and reduces long-term maintenance.
LOPO China supplied the terracotta materials and collaborated closely with the architectural team. Detailed shop drawings were developed for terracotta panels, stone, and aluminum components, with particular attention to complex areas such as internal/external corners and staggered platforms.
Design Optimization
To meet client requirements while controlling costs, LOPO China recommended doubling the original panel height and adding horizontal decorative grooves to the middle of each panel.
This approach preserved the intended façade expression while reducing the number of panel hangers and steel supports, improving construction efficiency and lowering total costs.
Project Progress
More than 40 laboratory buildings—including national key laboratories for coastal and offshore engineering, fine chemicals, and other disciplines—along with technology exhibition centers and supporting municipal infrastructure are nearing completion and gradually entering operation.
Key Features
Neighborhood-scale, red-toned façades
Dry-hanging terracotta panel system with isobaric rain screen
Sustainable, low-carbon urban planning
Optimized construction solutions balancing design and cost
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