Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Inyubako y'Ibiro by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Inyubako y'Ibiro by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Igishushanyo cy'Ubwubatsi Competition Category.

IfezaUbwubatsi· 2025

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Inyubako y'Ibiro

by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.

Client: Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Ubwubatsi Category

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The Design

About Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Inyubako y'Ibiro

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics ni inyubako y'ibiro iri muri parike y'ubwikorezi bw'ibicuruzwa iri ku nkombe y'inyanja i Rizhao, mu Bushinwa. Ishusho yayo yibutsa ubwato bwikoreye imizigo bwiteguye kugenda. Umunara wayo ufite ishusho ya kare, nka kontineri z'ubwikorezi zishyizwe hejuru y'izindi, naho ibice byo hasi byubatswe ku mpande zombi bihengamye nk'imbere y'ubwato butwara imizigo. Umuryango w'inyubako ukoresha ishusho igoramye yahumekewe n'igitambaro cy'ubwato. Uruhande rw'inyuma rw'inyubako rukozwe mu bipande bya aluminiyumu birwanya igihu cy'umunyu kandi byoroshye kwitabwaho. Amatara ya LED yashyizwe muri buri gipande cyo hanze kugira ngo inyubako igaragare nijoro.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Inyubako y'Ibiro ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Inyubako y'Ibiro biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics Inyubako y'Ibiro ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Situated in a coastal logistics park in Rizhao, China, this building serves as the central complex. Its architectural form creatively resembles a large cargo ship, fully loaded and ready to embark, aligning with its functional and geographical attributes and visually representing the deep connection between the structure and the culture of shipping and logistics. Its distinctive design makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks within the park and along the coastal area.
Dimensions & Packaging: 10000 square meters
Tags: Architecture, Logistics, Shipping, Mimicry, Landmark Design, Coastal Adaptation
Production Technology: Positioned along the Yellow Sea coast, the facade is constructed with metal aluminum panels to withstand the high salt fog, ensuring corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance. The third and ninth floors feature fully enclosed glass curtain walls, as if the tower were floating in the air, presenting an aesthetic of lightness.
Design Challenge: Standing at approximately 50 meters tall and situated roughly one kilometer from the Yellow Sea shoreline, the relatively modest height and coastal distance somewhat diminish its visual impact along the waterfront. To address this, the design team incorporated LED lighting elements within each exterior panel, enhancing the nocturnal presence and ensuring its prominence in long range views.
Research: The entrance features a sail inspired curved design that offers a harmonious contrast to the linear elements and conveys symbolic significance. When viewing the building as a massive vessel prepared for maritime journey, the curved façade represents smooth sailing ahead, embodying optimistic prospects and aspirations.
Inspiration: The design concept investigates the coastal geographical features of the park alongside its focus on maritime container logistics. The architectural design is inspired from cargo ships ready for departure, and the tower square shape looks like a stack of containers, symbolizing a full cargo load. The podiums on either side of the structure feature an inclined design reminiscent of a freighter bow, emphasizing the shipping industry' characteristics and harmonizing with the surrounding.
Project Duration: Construction commenced in March 2023 and wrapped up in October 2024 in the same city.
Operation Flow: The ninth floor serves as the core center, functioning as the coordination hub and business negotiation space. Positioned at an elevated height with panoramic views, it mirrors a vessel bridge, creating a seamless blend of functionality and visual aesthetics. The distinctive positioning and architectural design enhance the space's commanding presence, subtly instilling a sense of leadership in visitors.
Patents: Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd
Team Members: Wei Liang
Image Credits: Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd