Project Name: Guanyun Qiantang City

Location: Hangzhou, China

Design Team: Aedas

Total Floor Area: 334,057 m²

Completion: 2024

Photography: Arch-Exist

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Project - Aedas In the Olympic Sports Expo City area of Qiantang Century City in Hangzhou, Aedas has unveiled Guanyun Qiantang City, establishing a landmark commercial complex in the region. This 334,057-square-meter development responds to Hangzhou's development needs as the central business district of a world-class urban cluster sub-center in the Yangtze River Delta, strategically positioned in the connecting area between Qiantang Century City and Qianjiang New City.

Its unique design draws inspiration from the concept of "setting sail," integrating five towers into the plot and river in a sailboat form, symbolizing riding the waves of prosperity and vigorous development. These towers feature varying heights and overlapping layers that create a vibrant silhouette, resembling the dynamic posture of sails catching the wind, echoing the surrounding environment and forming a distinctive skyline along the Qiantang River.

The towers symbolize the combination of sail and wind, complemented by staggered glass curtain walls. The curves of the podium reflect the flowing river currents, together creating a tall and lightweight architectural silhouette that harmoniously blends with the waterfront greenery, presenting a beauty of natural harmony.

The overall planning emphasizes connection with nature. The ingenious layout of the five towers ensures permeability and maximizes views of the Qiantang River. Through public spaces such as pedestrian paths, Guanyun Qiantang City is closely connected with the natural environment, creating multi-dimensional waterfront plazas and terraced green spaces.

The project enjoys an excellent location, adjacent to the Qiantang River on the west with premium riverfront views and urban visibility. It overlooks the Olympic Sports Expo Centre to the south, with Xinxianfeng River passing on the west, offering superior landscape resources. The surrounding area is near the planned Metro Lines 6 and 2, with three passages providing quick access to Qianjiang New City across the river.

Design Team - Aedas Aedas is an internationally renowned architectural design firm with offices worldwide. The company is known for its innovative, cutting-edge design concepts and diverse architectural forms, having completed numerous iconic projects globally.

In the Guanyun Qiantang City project, the design team was led by Dr. Andy Wen, Global Design Principal, and Nicole Liu, Executive Director. Andy Wen states: "Guanyun Qiantang City is a landmark commercial building that integrates cultural context, offering a unique experience for the city." Nicole Liu points out: "Guanyun Qiantang City showcases a distinctive architectural form and a people-centric experience, offering an immersive engagement with the city."

The project has won multiple international awards, including the 2022 Muse Design Awards Platinum Award in Commercial Architecture, the 2021 IDA International Design Awards Honorary Award in Commercial Architecture Projects, the 2021 Outstanding Architecture Award in Commercial Building Design, the 2021 Asia Pacific Property Awards for Chinese Office Building Architecture, and the 2020 REARD Global Real Estate Design Awards Bronze Award in Commercial Architecture.