Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Munus Primarium: Aedificatio Usus Mixti by Aico

Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Munus Primarium: Aedificatio Usus Mixti by Aico is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Architectura Competition Category.

ArgentumArchitectura· 2021

Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Munus Primarium: Aedificatio Usus Mixti

by Aico

Client: Longfor Group

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Architectura Category

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The Design

About Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Munus Primarium: Aedificatio Usus Mixti

Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk est aedificatio usus mixti in urbe Hefei, in Sinis, quae centrum mercatorium regionale cum officiis et diversoriis ministratis coniungit. Complexus ad occidentem cum plano subterraneo lineae Metro II et ad orientem cum statione terminali autobuum coniungitur. Intus tres atria thematica nominata Traiectus, Vallis Fluminis et Portus motum per iter circulationis ducentorum quinquaginta metrorum dirigunt. Tres horti tectorii in diversis tabulatis collocantur. Parietes aulaei ex aluminio et vitro exteriorem partem formant, inclusa pariete aulaei oculi piscini ex laminis aluminii et vitri incurvatis constructa.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Munus Primarium: Aedificatio Usus Mixti victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Munus Primarium: Aedificatio Usus Mixti opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Munus Primarium: Aedificatio Usus Mixti creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Longfor Hefei Paradise walk is a regional shopping center in Hefei. The project takes advantage of TOD comprehensive development. It connects the underground level of Metro line2 in the west, and the ground level of terminal bus station in the east. In the interior, the project circulates through three main theme atriums of Ferry, River Valley and Harbor. In the exterior, the project creates three roof gardens on different floors. It has become a brand new city landmark in Hefei.
Dimensions & Packaging: Gross Floor Area* (sqm): 248,496.07 sqm
Land Area* (sqm): 53,666.7 sqm
Mall Area* (sqm):77,974 sqm
Shopping Street Area* (sqm):8,224 sqm
Three Tower Total Area* (sqm):73949 sqm
Tags: Architecture,TOD,Longfor Hefei Yaohai Paradisewalk,Mixed-Use,Retail,office,Fisheye Curtain Wall
Production Technology: Aluminum and glass curtain walls are the main materials in this project. Three dimensionally warped aluminum panels and glass panels are assembled to create the fisheye curtain wall.
Design Challenge: In the project, fisheye curtain wall is the most challenging design task. It has involved back wall structure, steel purlins, curved color glass, 3D aluminum covers from early concept stage to final implementation stage. On site testing and lighting experiments are also conducted to ensure the final result.
Research: The concept of TOD is enforced throughout the project to connect metro, bus, retail, office and serviced apartments to build a coherent mixed use project.
Inspiration: Sailing was the inspiration of the building shape. It caters to the ancient Hefei as a river harbor city. The tower form takes its origin from the shape of sail to create a dynamic skyline. The facade design refers to the form of boats; the metaphor being carrying people to happiness. Moreover, the design of fish-eye shaped double skin curtain wall with lighting has created a unique city image.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2016 in Hefei City, China and finished in December 2019 .
Operation Flow: Around the atriums and the 250-meter-long circulation, multiple anchor stores are laid out to activate the retail spine. The multilevel roof spaces provide an exterior experience for both the mall users and the apartment residents.
Team Members: Jun Zhang,Lujiang Xu,Peihong Wu,Hao Zhang,Ruyi Nie,Chen Li,Nan Li,Chong Shen,Shuang Han
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