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2021 Hua Chenyu Mars Concert Stage by Peng Guo

2021 Hua Chenyu Mars Concert Stage

Golden A' Design Award Winner 2025

Scanning this aerial photograph from background to foreground reveals a spectacular outdoor concert venue dominated by an extraordinary white sculptural canopy structure, the distant background presents a soft pale blue-gray sky with gentle cloud cover creating even diffused daylight without harsh shadows, moving forward into the middle distance we encounter a diverse architectural landscape featuring on the left a remarkable full-scale replica of a traditional wooden sailing vessel complete with multiple masts towering rigging lines and ornate decorative elements rendered in warm brown wood tones with touches of gold ornamentation, adjacent structures include buildings with traditional curved rooflines in deep teal and burgundy alongside more contemporary geometric forms, the central focal point commands attention through a massive white biomorphic canopy structure approximately spanning one hundred meters across, this extraordinary sculptural element resembles the skeletal framework of an enormous marine creature or perhaps a fantastical organic growth, its surface composed of interconnected cellular openings creating a lacework pattern through which sky remains visible, the structure rises on multiple slender white legs that curve and branch like the limbs of a graceful spider or the stems of an otherworldly plant, beneath and around this canopy thousands upon thousands of people gather in dense formations, their collective presence reading as a textured field of predominantly warm earth tones with distinctive clusters of bright red suggesting coordinated attire, to the left foreground a separate covered area features translucent membrane roofing supported by metallic framework creating sheltered space for additional audience sections, the overall atmosphere conveys celebration and anticipation, the protective organic canopy creating a sense of sheltered gathering beneath an architectural marvel that transforms the outdoor space into something approaching sacred assembly

In preparation for a unique music event, the design features three innovative stage structures, creating an engaging experience for the audience. The stage adapts to the vibrant atmosphere of the daytime and harmonizes with the natural surroundings at night. To meet the acoustic requirements of the extended platform, the team worked collaboratively to integrate the sound system into the stage design, ensuring optimal audio performance.