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Quzhou Landmark Flerbrukstårn by Xiyao Wang

Quzhou Landmark Flerbrukstårn by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Bronse in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruksjonsdesign Competition Category.


BronseArkitektur· 2025

Quzhou Landmark Flerbrukstårn

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Quzhou Landmark Flerbrukstårn

Quzhou New City presenterer en visjonær byutvikling som refortolker tradisjonelle verdier gjennom samtidsarkitektonisk uttrykk. Forankret av to ikoniske tårn langs Quzhou West Station-aksen, etablerer prosjektet en dynamisk og gjenkjennelig horisont. Et definerende trekk ved utformingen er den flytende forbindelsen til det omkringliggende landskapet, hvor arkitektur og natur møtes i en kontinuerlig dialog. Integreringen av vegetasjon strekker seg fra bakkeplanet til takflatene, og skaper et miljø som fremmer økologisk balanse og urban livskvalitet.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Quzhou Landmark Flerbrukstårn er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Quzhou Landmark Flerbrukstårn forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Quzhou Landmark Flerbrukstårn tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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.

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