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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Huafa Plaza in Zhuhai, China by 10 DesignMay 11th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: 10 Design The Huafa Plaza development amalgamates 3 key development sites within the new Hengqin District in Zhuhai. It will accommodate over 300,000sqm of boutique retail, food and beverage facilities, and office space when built with expected construction completion in 2019. The winning design consists of 3 high rise towers together with 3 boutique retail and F&B environments.  Image Courtesy © 10 Design
 Image Courtesy © 10 Design Gordon Affleck (Design Partner at 10 DESIGN) said, “It is important that the development addresses the waterfront location and the park along the shoreline. So the creation of intimate ground level spaces and garden courtyards in lieu of a traditional mall was key to the success of the masterplan.” At ground level, Affleck designed a series of garden courtyards and layered planted terraces which stagger along the esplanade to maximise the open views to the waterfront. Large sculptural canopies provide cover to the terraces while creating a series of more intimate spaces at low level, acting as a buffer between the human scale of the landscaped courtyards and the urban scale of the surrounding towers.  Image Courtesy © 10 Design  Image Courtesy © 10 Design At high level, each of the tall towers is made up of 3 distinct vertical volumes that rise and slide past each other, creating a simple but elegant layered form topped by a series of cascading terraces. The undulating height of the 3 slabs breaks up not only the scale of the towers but also help in layering the skyline. Elevated amenity spaces are provided by raised terraces and roof gardens. These terraces ensure that all occupants have access to the panoramic views across the Pearl River Delta to Macau, to the south, east, and north while also providing mountain views to the west.  Image Courtesy © 10 Design  Image Courtesy © 10 Design The tower volumes are set within a simple series of frames whose rhythm of fenestration reflects that of traditional Chinese window screens. Traditionally the screens were designed to frame views to internal courtyard gardens; however, in this case, they are designed at a super scale with the frames looking outward to Macau across the waterway. Miriam Auyeung (Partner at 10 DESIGN) claimed, “When Huafa Plaza opens, it will become one of the most dynamic destinations on Hengqin Island, offering vibrant retail environments, waterfront F&B facilities, and office spaces surrounded by green clusters of gardens and terraces.”  Image Courtesy © 10 Design ABOUT 10 DESIGN 10 DESIGN is a leading international partnership of Architects, Urbanists, Landscape Designers, and CGI Specialists. The Studio works at all scales and sectors including corporate, cultural, hospitality, retail, education, and residential. 10 DESIGN has offices in Hong Kong, Edinburgh, Shanghai, and Dubai. The studio has built its business on Asia and the Middle Eastern markets, with work including projects in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea, Myanmar, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Turkey.  Image Courtesy © 10 Design 10 DESIGN IN ZHUHAI In Zhuhai, 10 DESIGN has also been very fortunate to contribute to the progressive changes of its cityscape, creating landmarks in most of the city’s districts. These include China Resources’ MixC World in Hengqin, Shizimen St Regis Super High Rise, Zhuhai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Phase 2 in Shizimen, Hengxin Industrial Park Mixed Use Development in Xiangzhou; Wanchai Mixed Use Development in Hengqin; Summer International Retail Centre in Xiangzhou; The Core of Zhuhai City Heart Development in Jida; Zhuhai Hi-Technology Headquarters in Gaoxin; International Commercial Centre in Jinwan; Zhuhai Huan Cheng Centre Retail Street in Hengqin; Shizimen Gateway Bridge in Hengqin – “Infinity Loop”; and Tianmu River Bridge in Hengqin – “The Spider”.  Image Courtesy © 10 Design
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