Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics 办公楼 by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics 办公楼 by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 银奖 in 建筑与结构设计 Competition Category.

银建筑· 2025

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics 办公楼

by Shanghai Wei Design Co., Ltd.

Client: Shanghai Wei Design Co.,Ltd

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 建筑 Category

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The Design

About Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics 办公楼

日照中谷物流是位于中国日照沿海物流园区内的一座办公楼。其造型令人联想到一艘满载待发的货轮。塔楼呈方形，宛如堆叠的集装箱，两侧裙房则如货轮船首般倾斜。入口采用取自风帆意象的弧形造型。立面采用铝板материал，具备抗盐雾腐蚀性能且易于维护。每块外墙板内均嵌入LED照明，使建筑在夜间清晰可见。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics 办公楼是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics 办公楼将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics 办公楼是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

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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