Quzhou Landmark Amathawa Okusetshenziswa Okuhlukene by Xiyao Wang

Quzhou Landmark Amathawa Okusetshenziswa Okuhlukene by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka Competition Category.

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Quzhou Landmark Amathawa Okusetshenziswa Okuhlukene

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ezokwakha Category

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The Design

About Quzhou Landmark Amathawa Okusetshenziswa Okuhlukene

I-Quzhou New City yethula ukuthuthukiswa kwasemadolobheni okubukeka phambili okuhumusha kabusha amagugu endabuko ngokusetshenziswa kwesimanjemanje kwezakhiwo. Kuqiniswe ngamathawa amabili amiselwe ngaso-akhisi ye-Quzhou West Station, iphrojekthi imisa umkhono wezulu oguqukayo nowaziwa kalula. Isici esichazayo somklamo wukuxhumana kwaso okushelelayo nendawo ezungezile, lapho isakhiwo nemvelo kuhlangana khona engxoxweni eqhubekayo. Ukuhlanganiswa kohlaza kunaba kusukela phansi kuya ezinhlokweni, kukhuthaza indawo ekhuthaza ukulinganisela kwendalo nokuphila okuhle emadolobheni.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Quzhou Landmark Amathawa Okusetshenziswa Okuhlukene iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Quzhou Landmark Amathawa Okusetshenziswa Okuhlukene ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Quzhou Landmark Amathawa Okusetshenziswa Okuhlukene iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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.