This 16-floor office building is the size of its site with two voids traversing the building diagonally in plan, creating an H shape. The void through the bottom floors becomes an arch that serves as a covered plaza and is oriented to create a pathway between two historic public spaces on either side. The top void creates a stepped park reminiscent of ancient Chinese rice-fields. It serves as rainwater retainer which re-uses water and cools down the building. It is oriented to provide views to the offices. Sunlight, access to fresh air and outdoor space create a quality work environment. Structurally, the building is simple and economical. Two cores serve as supports, bracing the lower floor plates. The middle floor plates span the cores, acting as a beam, creating a stable platform to support the upper floors.
Awards and recognition:
2017 Finalist Architizer A+ Awards
| Project | Mixed-use, Offices, Retail, Roof Terrace | Budget | 22.000.000 EUR | Type | Invited Competition |
| Size | 23.619 m2 | Client | Hangzhou Xintiandi Group Ltd. | Status | 1st Prize, Completed 2017 |
| Location | Hangzhou, China | Team | JDS, MUDI, ChinaCUC | ||
| Creative Authorship | Julien De Smedt | Project Leader | Cristina Marigo, Lasse Lyhne-Hansen | Project Team |
Reveal list ▿ Andrew Griffin, Francisco Villeda, Heechan Park, Kristoffer Harling, Priscilla Girelli, Qian Dong, Sandra Fleischmann, Wouter Dons, Yuval Zohar |