490,771 m²
Concept
March 2023
January 2023 - March 2023
Hangzhou, China
Project Overview
Lin'an, located west of Hangzhou, is evolving into a vibrant "city-lake symbiosis" with a focus on the concept of a dynamic lake city. The city living room, as its core, aims to blend functions like meeting spaces, hotels, and public services, creating a district-level hub that attracts international resources.
Design Concept
The design draws inspiration from the dragonfly, symbolizing nature’s delicate balance. Dragonfly wings’ structure and their preference for ecologically rich areas align with Lin'an’s unique environment.
As the city’s gateway, the urban living room defines the skyline and landmark buildings. The design follows the principles of “viewing the mountain and water, with stepped levels.” A central lake-facing tower, shaped like a dragonfly, flanks two wings that create a harmonious skyline. The use of double-layer curtain walls mimics the fluid flight of insects and softens the building’s bulk.
Reflecting Lin'an’s "city-lake symbiosis" and cultural identity, the design uses "dragonfly" as the skyline and stone as the building material. The southern building evokes riverside stones, complementing modern materials and linking nature and architecture, while scattered stones echo the distant mountains like an ink painting.
Urban development has impacted the natural environment, but the design aims to restore Lin'an’s cultural memory of “green mountains and water symbiosis.” It advocates for ecological protection and reasonable urban planning, enhancing public spaces and preserving biodiversity. The project emphasizes creating scenic spots and landmark buildings aligned with Lin'an culture.
The project also strengthens the development of Qingshan Lake as an urban green lung. The “3,30,300” principle ensures ground greening and vertical greenery on building facades, fostering a sustainable, green urban environment.The dragonfly tower symbolizes harmony between people, nature, and animals. With urbanization threatening natural habitats, the design proposes a “green corridor” that connects the mountain and lake, preserving ecological balance.Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydrogen power the building, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, supporting sustainable urban development.
The city living room represents Lin'an’s core values: ecology, technology, and culture. The design integrates natural elements, embraces cutting-edge technologies for low-carbon, intelligent, and sustainable operations, and addresses urban infrastructure needs such as traffic planning and electronic information management.
In conclusion, the city living room will become a dynamic urban platform for public value, international resources, and sustainable development in Lin'an’s vibrant lake city.
