Quzhou Landmark Tours à Usage Mixte by Xiyao Wang

Quzhou Landmark Tours à Usage Mixte by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.

BronzeArchitecture· 2025

Quzhou Landmark Tours à Usage Mixte

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Architecture Category

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The Design

About Quzhou Landmark Tours à Usage Mixte

Quzhou New City présente un développement urbain visionnaire qui réinterprète les valeurs traditionnelles à travers une expression architecturale contemporaine. Ancré par deux tours emblématiques le long de l'axe de la gare de Quzhou West, le projet établit une ligne d'horizon dynamique et reconnaissable. Une caractéristique déterminante de la conception est sa connexion fluide avec le paysage environnant, où l'architecture et la nature convergent dans un dialogue continu. L'intégration de la végétation s'étend du niveau du sol jusqu'aux toitures, favorisant un environnement qui promeut l'équilibre écologique et la qualité de vie urbaine.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Quzhou Landmark Tours à Usage Mixte est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Quzhou Landmark Tours à Usage Mixte est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Quzhou Landmark Tours à Usage Mixte satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The design for Quzhou’s landmark merges traditional philosophy with modern urban innovation. The project features two iconic towers along the Quzhou Station axis, creating a distinctive skyline. What sets this design apart is its seamless integration of architecture with an undulating green landscape, reflecting Quzhou’s natural terrain. The design prioritizes sustainability, utilizing green roofs and vertical landscapes to reduce energy consumption and enhance environmental comfort.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 150m. Area: 34000 sqm.
Tags: Highrise building, sustainable deign, green architecture, super tall tower, office, retail
Production Technology: Concrete & Steel structure. Vertical Gree
Design Challenge: The hardest part was integrating Quzhou's historical and cultural identity with modern design while addressing sustainability. We faced challenges in merging traditional concepts like "Heaven as Courtesy, Earth as Culture" with contemporary urban needs. Navigating strict local regulations, limited by available materials and technology, we also had to ensure the design’s feasibility across varied landscapes. Balancing these internal and external factors required innovative thinking and adaptability.
Research: Our research focused on integrating cultural heritage with sustainable urban design. We aimed to blend Quzhou’s historical identity with modern needs. Using qualitative analysis and site studies, we gathered data through surveys and 3D modeling tools. Participants included local historians, urban planners, and residents. The results revealed a deep connection between the community and their environment, leading to a design that fosters both cultural pride and sustainable growth, impacting society and urban planning in Quzhou.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the ancient Eastern philosophy of Heaven as Courtesy, Earth as Culture, which emphasizes harmony between humanity and nature. Motivated by Quzhou’s rich cultural heritage and distinctive terrain, we seek to create a design that blends modern technology with natural landscapes. Extensive research into sustainable architecture and urban planning guided our approach, resulting in a project that honors tradition while embracing innovation, fostering a sustainable future.
Project Duration: Conceptural design
Image Credits: Xiyao Wang. Xiaohan Wu. Mou yuyangguang.