Quzhou Landmark Ngā Pourewa Whakamahi Kanorau by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.
ParahiWaihanga· 2025
Quzhou Landmark Ngā Pourewa Whakamahi Kanorau
by Xiyao Wang
Client: Extended Play Lab
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Waihanga Category
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About Quzhou Landmark Ngā Pourewa Whakamahi Kanorau
Ko Quzhou New City he kaupapa whakawhanake tāone matawhānui e whakamāori anō ana i ngā uara tūturu mā te whakaaturanga hoahoa ōnaianei. Me te tū o ngā pourewa tohu whenua e rua i te taha o te huarahi o Quzhou West Station, ka whakatūria e te kaupapa tētahi tirohanga rangi hihiri, mārama hoki. Ko tētahi āhuatanga tohu o te hoahoa ko tōna hononga rere ki te whenua karapoti, kei reira ka tūtaki te hoahoa me te taiao i roto i te whakawhitiwhiti kōrero tūmau. Ko te whakakotahi i ngā tipu rākau ka toro atu i te papa whenua ki ngā tuanui, e whakatipu ana i tētahi taiao e tautoko ana i te taurite taiao me te oranga noho tāone.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Quzhou Landmark Ngā Pourewa Whakamahi Kanorau te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Quzhou Landmark Ngā Pourewa Whakamahi Kanorau he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Quzhou Landmark Ngā Pourewa Whakamahi Kanorau i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
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.
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