Quzhou Landmark Turres Usus Mixti by Xiyao Wang

Quzhou Landmark Turres Usus Mixti by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Architectura Competition Category.

AesArchitectura· 2025

Quzhou Landmark Turres Usus Mixti

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Architectura Category

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The Design

About Quzhou Landmark Turres Usus Mixti

Urbs Nova Quzhou evolutionem urbanam providentem praebet quae valores traditionis per expressionem architectonicam hodiernam reinterpretatur. Inceptum, duabus turribus monumentalibus secundum axem Stationis Occidentalis Quzhou firmatum, lineam caeli dynamicam insignemque constituit. Proprietas definitiva consilii est connexio fluida cum prospectu circumiacente, ubi architectura naturaque in dialogo continuo conveniunt. Integratio viriditatis a solo ad tecta extenditur, ambitum fovens qui aequilibrium oecologicum habitabilitatemque urbanam promovet.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Quzhou Landmark Turres Usus Mixti victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Quzhou Landmark Turres Usus Mixti rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Quzhou Landmark Turres Usus Mixti necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Behind the Design

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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.