Quzhou Landmark Multifunctionele Torens by Xiyao Wang

Quzhou Landmark Multifunctionele Torens by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Brons in Architectuur, Gebouwen en Constructieontwerp Competition Category.

BronsArchitectuur· 2025

Quzhou Landmark Multifunctionele Torens

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Architectuur Category

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The Design

About Quzhou Landmark Multifunctionele Torens

Quzhou New City presenteert een visionaire stedelijke ontwikkeling die traditionele waarden herinterpreteert via hedendaagse architectonische expressie. Verankerd door twee markante torens langs de as van Quzhou West Station, creëert het project een dynamische en herkenbare skyline. Een bepalend kenmerk van het ontwerp is de vloeiende verbinding met het omliggende landschap, waar architectuur en natuur samenkomen in een continue dialoog. De integratie van groen strekt zich uit van het maaiveld tot de daken en bevordert een omgeving die ecologisch evenwicht en stedelijke leefbaarheid ondersteunt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Quzhou Landmark Multifunctionele Torens is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Brons, een hoogst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan uitstekende ontwerpen die zich onderscheiden door creativiteit, vindingrijkheid en scherpzinnigheid. Winnaars in Brons zijn ruimschoots vaardige en opvallend creatieve artefacten die de grote ervaring, verbeelding en het vernuft van hun ontwerpers bevestigen. Quzhou Landmark Multifunctionele Torens wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerd, bewonderd en gekoesterd object te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Brons heeft gewonnen, verwerkt de beste praktijken in kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie en is uitstekend door zijn aandacht voor detail. Quzhou Landmark Multifunctionele Torens bevredigt schitterend behoeften, raakt verlangens, charmeert gevoelens en spreekt de nieuwsgierigheid aan.

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.