Guangzhou Nansha was once distinguished by scattered hills and islands. Over the course of rapid urbanization and high-density development, it has now evolved into the geographic center of the Greater Bay Area. As an effort to create a pleasant living space in a fast-paced area, Aedas designed the Nansha Kingboard Plaza, a waterfront complex that strives to integrate nature and architecture.
The project is located in Jiaomen, the central area of Nansha Free Trade Zone and a future transportation hubs in Nansha. The plot possesses superior landscape resources, with a wide river view of the Jiaomen River to its east and the Phoenix Lake to its west.
The design breaks up the building mass to form a zigzag layout which precludes blocking between the towers, maximising view and natural light intake. It also creates a buffer zone between the architecture and the light rail track that runs along its west boundary to minimise noise impact.
The design draws inspiration from the forceful character of the mountains in South Guangdong, with volumes stacked and rotated in sections, rendering an image of a classic ink painting scroll.
设计借鉴岭南画派留白技法
Design concept
设计概念手绘
Design sketch
如雕塑般独特的建筑形态
Unique architectural form like sculpture
阶梯状轮廓暗含着“步步登高”之意
Implied the flourishing development of the site
The facade is made of simple horizontal sunshade shutters and double-layer glass curtain wall system. The horizontal lines are merged with the twisted volume where elegant arcs emerge to create a layered visual experience. The surrounding landscape is designed in a coherent linear architectural language. Incorporating a series of green terraces, decks and water features, the landscape design also celebrates Nansha’s waterfront culture and provide abundant public green space for the residents.
横向线条在体块扭转处形成雅致的弧线
Elegant facade lines
构建出犹如涟漪环绕的向心性景观
A coherent linear architectural language
The multiple roofs are transformed into sky gardens, and an infinity swimming pool is installed to provide a panoramic view of the city, overlooking rolling hills and streaming rivers.
The multiple roofs are transformed into sky gardens, and an infinity swimming pool is installed to provide a panoramic view of the city, overlooking rolling hills and streaming rivers.
项目业态分布示意
Program
与城市肌理完美融合
Perfect integration with urban texture
大堂空间
Lobby
绿色空中花园
sky gardens
无边际泳池
Infinity pool to provide a panoramic city view
"This building is of great significance as a gateway and we hope that while providing high-quality live-work experience, it can demonstrate Lingnan’s unique character and stand as the landmark of the city." Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai.
