Quzhou Landmark Tùir Ioma-chleachdaidh by Xiyao Wang

Quzhou Landmark Tùir Ioma-chleachdaidh by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

UmhaAiltireachd· 2025

Quzhou Landmark Tùir Ioma-chleachdaidh

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Quzhou Landmark Tùir Ioma-chleachdaidh

Tha Baile Ùr Quzhou a' taisbeanadh leasachadh bailteil fìor-sheallach a tha ag ath-mhìneachadh luachan traidiseanta tro chur an cèill ailtireil co-aimsireil. Air a dhaingneachadh le dà thùr comharraichte air feadh aiseal Stèisean an Iar Quzhou, tha am pròiseact a' stèidheachadh loidhne-speur beothail agus aithnichte. Is e feart sònraichte den dealbhadh an ceangal sruthanach a th' aige ris a' chruth-thìr mun cuairt, far a bheil ailtireachd agus nàdar a' tighinn còmhla ann an còmhradh leantainneach. Tha amalachadh na h-uaine-dhreach a' leudachadh bhon làr-raon chun na mullaichean, a' togail àrainneachd a bhrosnaicheas co-chothrom eag-eòlasach agus so-bheòthalachd bailteil.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Quzhou Landmark Tùir Ioma-chleachdaidh air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Quzhou Landmark Tùir Ioma-chleachdaidh na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Quzhou Landmark Tùir Ioma-chleachdaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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.