Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Tsev Ua Haujlwm by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Tsev Ua Haujlwm by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

NyiajVaj Tsev· 2025

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Tsev Ua Haujlwm

by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.

Client: Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Tsev Ua Haujlwm

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics yog ib lub tsev ua haujlwm nyob rau hauv ib lub chaw thauj khoom ntawm ntug hiav txwv nyob rau Rizhao, Suav teb. Lub tsev tus qauv zoo li ib lub nkoj thauj khoom thav puv npo npaj txhij yuav tawm mus. Lub tsev siab yog plaub fab, zoo li cov thawv ntim khoom (shipping containers) uas muab tib zuj zus, thiab cov tsev qis ntawm txhua sab tsuas nyom zoo li lub taub hau nkoj thauj khoom. Lub qhov rooj nkag siv ib lub duab nkhaus uas tau tswv yim los ntawm daim ntaub cua nkoj. Sab nraud ntawm lub tsev ua los ntawm cov daim aluminum uas tiv taus pa huab ntsev thiab yooj yim tu saib xyuas. Muaj teeb LED nyob rau hauv txhua daim phab sab nraud kom pom lub tsev ci thaum tsaus ntuj.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Tsev Ua Haujlwm yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Tsev Ua Haujlwm xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Tsev Ua Haujlwm yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Dimensions & Packaging: 10000 square meters
Tags: Architecture, Logistics, Shipping, Mimicry, Landmark Design, Coastal Adaptation
Production 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.
Design 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.
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.
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.
Project Duration: Construction commenced in March 2023 and wrapped up in October 2024 in the same city.
Operation Flow: 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.
Patents: Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd
Team Members: Wei Liang
Image Credits: Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd