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China's intense focus on nanotechnology research is apparent at the CANNANO Exhibition Center. This expansive, spherical wooden dome serves as a stage for exhibiting the high-tech aspects of the research.

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Unleashing the Power of the Tiny Wonders: Nanotech's Revolutionary Advancements

Nanotechnology, the groundbreaking field that manipulates materials at the nanometer scale, is said to shake up the world. A nanometer is a minuscule unit, equivalent to one-billionth of a meter. It's the realm of atoms and molecules[2]. This innovative technology aims to exploit the unique physical, chemical, and biological properties that materials exhibit at this scale. Already integrated into everyday items like sunscreens, coated pans, and smartphone batteries[3], it's no wonder that China has heavily invested in nanosciences and built research centers. To exhibit breakthroughs in this area, the CANNANO Exhibition Center in Guangzhou, China, showcases the latest advancements.

A Cosmic Gathering for the Tiniest Particles

The spherical building is an enchanting sight, designed to foster creative thoughts. The Innovation Park for Nanotechnology's complex consists of a transparent globe, serving as a celestial center, surrounding which everything revolves. A nano-planet dedicated to the smallest particles in existence. A high-tech snow globe, where the research results, often confined within scientific circles, are shared with the general public.

The building, with a diameter of 39 meters and a height of 21 meters, covers approximately 4,160 square meters[4]. It is planned to host exhibitions, scientific conferences, and press conferences. The top floor offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the surroundings.

The building is a fusion of two independent structures: a dome-shaped lattice shell made of lamellar wood and a primary supporting steel structure.

The Influence of the Ancient Guardian: The Sequoia Tree

The architects behind HOT DESIGN were inspired by the Sequoia tree for the wooden construction. Native to the US and a small area in central China, this tree offers the intriguing sight of roots intertwining with those of neighboring trees, creating a stable structure that supports heights of up to 100 meters.

Mirroring the Sequoia's roots, the wooden construction shoots upward from the heart of the building and widens, terminating at the edge of the spherical space.

Thin wooden beams signify the interdependence and continuous growth of various disciplines, specialties, and teams striving for academic progress[1]. The glass curtain facade surrounds the entire building, while the wooden lattice forms a shape similar to an apple core.

The wooden framework contrasts with the curved, metallic overhangs of the floors and the reflective glass facades. The floors jut out, seemingly unsupported, emphasizing technological evolution with their anodized aluminum cladding and ultra-white glass. High-tech features further accentuate the futuristic ambiance. Circular technical components encircle the core, concealing lights, air conditioning, and sprinklers under a sleek metal ceiling, reminiscent of a spaceship interior[5]. Even from the outside, at night, when the dome structure illuminates, the scene resembles something out of a science fiction film.

The exterior lighting consists primarily of spots arranged in an exact concentric pattern around the building. Alongside the surrounding park, it marks the precise center of the CANNANO Park. With the completion of the Exhibition Center, housing the nanotechnology research buildings, the architectural constellation is complete.

Text: Gertraud Gerst; Photos: Juan Liu

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  1. The Innovation Park for Nanotechnology, housed within a spherical building designed to inspire creative thoughts, showcases breakthroughs in the field of nanotechnology at the CANNANO Exhibition Center in Guangzhou, China.
  2. The architects behind HOT DESIGN drew inspiration for the wooden construction from the Sequoia tree, known for its intricate root systems, creating a physical reflection of the interdependence and continuous growth of various disciplines in nanotechnology research.
  3. The exterior lighting of the CANNANO Exhibition Center, arranged in a precise concentric pattern around the building, highlights the center of the CANNANO Park and completes the architectural constellation, which houses cutting-edge nanotechnology research buildings.
China's nanotechnology research efforts are clearly displayed at the CANNANO Exhibition Center, where high-tech aesthetics are presented on a grand stage. A spherical wooden dome houses the research.
China's advancements in nanotechnology are on full display at the innovative CANNANO Exhibition Center, a mesmerizing wooden dome that showcases cutting-edge tech in a captivating fashion.
Cutting-edge nanotechnology exploration in China is showcased at the CANNANO Exhibition Center, a venue where spherical wooden dome research is underway, exuding a high-tech aesthetic elegance.

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