Press Release
Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Goes to Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Business Building by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd. for architecture, building and structure design
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Business Building by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd., designed for Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Business Building
Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics is an office building in a coastal logistics park in Rizhao, China. The form recalls a loaded cargo ship ready to depart. The tower is square, like stacked shipping containers, and the podiums on each side are inclined like the bow of a freighter. The entrance uses a curved shape inspired by a sail. The facade is made of aluminum panels that resist salt fog and are easy to maintain. LED lighting is placed within each exterior panel to make the building visible at night.
About Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2018 by Mr. Wei Liang in Shanghai, it is a comprehensive design consulting team that upholsters empathyand innovative strategies Throuah international interior space desian, soft decoration desian, architectural desian consulting, landscape desianconsulting, lighting design consulting, art installation consulting, construction landing management,Engaged inarchitectural renovation, interior space planning, soft decoration and other fields, our company is committed toproviding comprehensive services integrating customized design, construction and soft decoration for commercialbuldings, real estate, offices, exhibition halls and enterprise base planning, exguisite beauty salons...
Award Record
With this recognition, Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd. is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2024 - 2025 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/172814
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172814
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172814
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/354764
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Business Building
- Function
- Business Building
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Cadet Blue, Black, Steel Blue, Cornflower Blue and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172814
Credits
- Team
- Wei Liang
- Image Credits
- Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Situated in a coastal logistics park in Rizhao, China, this building serves as the central complex. Its architectural form creatively resembles a large cargo ship, fully loaded and ready to embark, aligning with its functional and geographical attributes and visually representing the deep connection between the structure and the culture of shipping and logistics. Its distinctive design makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks within the park and along the coastal area.
- Inspiration
- The design concept investigates the coastal geographical features of the park alongside its focus on maritime container logistics. The architectural design is inspired from cargo ships ready for departure, and the tower square shape looks like a stack of containers, symbolizing a full cargo load. The podiums on either side of the structure feature an inclined design reminiscent of a freighter bow, emphasizing the shipping industry' characteristics and harmonizing with the surrounding.
- Research
- The entrance features a sail inspired curved design that offers a harmonious contrast to the linear elements and conveys symbolic significance. When viewing the building as a massive vessel prepared for maritime journey, the curved façade represents smooth sailing ahead, embodying optimistic prospects and aspirations.
- Challenge
- Standing at approximately 50 meters tall and situated roughly one kilometer from the Yellow Sea shoreline, the relatively modest height and coastal distance somewhat diminish its visual impact along the waterfront. To address this, the design team incorporated LED lighting elements within each exterior panel, enhancing the nocturnal presence and ensuring its prominence in long range views.
- Realization and Technology
- Positioned along the Yellow Sea coast, the facade is constructed with metal aluminum panels to withstand the high salt fog, ensuring corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance. The third and ninth floors feature fully enclosed glass curtain walls, as if the tower were floating in the air, presenting an aesthetic of lightness.
- Operation and Interaction
- The ninth floor serves as the core center, functioning as the coordination hub and business negotiation space. Positioned at an elevated height with panoramic views, it mirrors a vessel bridge, creating a seamless blend of functionality and visual aesthetics. The distinctive positioning and architectural design enhance the space's commanding presence, subtly instilling a sense of leadership in visitors.
- Project Duration and Location
- Construction commenced in March 2023 and wrapped up in October 2024 in the same city.
- Keywords
- Architecture, Logistics, Shipping, Mimicry, Landmark Design, Coastal Adaptation
