Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Dr. Andy Wen and Executive Director Nicole Liu, the Guanyun Qiantang City is created in the core area of the Qianjiang Century City alongside the Qiantang River.
The project is located in the Olympic Sports Expo City area, adjacent to the Qiantang River on the west and Olympic Sports Expo Centre on the South. Perched on a providential position, the project enjoys excellent cityscape view and well-connected transportation network.
▲ 项目毗邻钱塘江
Adjacent to Qiantang
▲ 双城核心区的中心地段
Core area
“这里不仅是双城CBD的核心空间,更是恢弘江岸线上的点睛之笔。我们希望将钱塘江这一地域标签作为起点,帆应江而生,以一座融合文脉的地标性商办建筑,为市民带来不一样的生活体验。” 温子先博士(Dr. Andy Wen)说道。
Andy shares, ‘The Guanyun Qiantang City is a landmark commercial building that integrates cultural context, offering a unique experience for the city.’
▲ 与杭州奥体中心等地标建筑构成独特的江景天际线
Shaping skyline with the surrounding urban icons
The design draws inspiration from the aphorism of ‘setting sail’. It assimilates the towers into the plot and the river in a sailboat form, emblematic of a riding wave of prosperity. The towers feature a unique overall image, with varying heights and overlapping layers that create a vibrant silhouette, resembling the dynamic posture of sails catching the wind. It echoes the surrounding development and forms a skyline along the Qiantang River.
▲ 扬帆前行的蓬勃姿态
‘Setting sail’ architectural form
▲ 前后叠合的建筑形式
The unique form
▲ 基于一致的建筑语言构成的不同建筑轮廓
Different building profiles constructed based on a consistent architectural language
The tower symbolises sail and wind, combined with the staggered glass curtain walls. The flowing river currents are reflected in the curves of the podium, together forming a tall and lightweight architectural silhouette that harmoniously blends with the greenery along the waterfront, presenting a beauty of natural harmony.
▲ 塔楼寓意帆与风
Symbolisation of sail and wind
▲ 裙楼形似船与水
The podium symbolises boat and water
▲ 裙楼犹如江潮涌动
Emblematic of a riding wave of prosperity
The overall plan places a strong emphasis on the connection with nature. 5 towers are ingeniously laid out to secure permeability and maximise views to the Qiantang River. Through public spaces like pedestrians paths, the Guanyun Qiantang City is well-connected with the nature and creates a multi-dimensional waterfront plaza and terraced green space.
‘Guanyun Qiantang City showcases a distinctive architectural form and a people-centric experience, offering an immersive engagement with the city.’ Nicole says.
▲ 钱塘江畔的全新地标
New landmark along Qiantang River
▲ 夜幕中的观雲钱塘城
Guanyun City in night view
位置:中国杭州
设计及项目建筑师:Aedas
业主:保亿置业集团有限公司、浙商产融控股有限公司
建筑面积:334,057平方米
整体竣工年份:2024年
主要设计人:温子先博士(Dr. Andy Wen),Aedas院士及全球设计董事;刘燕,Aedas执行董事
摄影:存在建筑-建筑摄影
Location: Hangzhou, China
Client: Boee Real Estate, Zheshang Industrial Integration
Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Gross Floor Area: 334,057 sq m
Overall Completion year: 2024
Design Directors: Dr. Andy Wen, Global Design Principal; Nicole Liu, Executive Director
Photography: Arch-Exist Photography