Jinhua Newenergy Car-City Square

2022

Gross Area

123,901 m²

Status

Concept

Completion Date

2022

Location

Jinhua, China

Project Overview

The "Jinhua Newenergy Car-City Square" is located in the heart of Jinhua’s automotive culture zone. As part of China’s emerging hub for automotive innovation, the project serves as a tangible case study for future eco-friendly and sustainable urban development.

Rather than simply expanding architectural volume, the project seeks to rethink conventional commercial space design by focusing on urban connectivity, spatial quality, natural lighting, and energy efficiency. The concept emphasizes integration with the city, carefully aligning functional zoning within the site with the existing urban road network and surrounding land uses to create a harmonious urban interface.

Design Concept

In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in electric vehicle innovation. Accordingly, the concept of the electric vehicle serves as the starting point for this project.

Inspired by the magnetic fields generated within electric motors, the architectural form takes on a dynamic, flowing shape. Large, interconnected rooftops—designed as “solar blades” clad in photovoltaic panels—support partial energy self-sufficiency. The expansive green roof significantly improves thermal insulation and reduces energy consumption, transforming the commercial zone's rooftop into a public green space.

The architectural massing, shaped by the magnetic field concept, reflects the aerodynamic fluidity of high-end vehicles—aiming to reduce wind resistance along building facades. At the same time, the centrally placed green courtyard and the strategic design of interior and exterior curtain walls enable a "solar chimney effect," promoting passive ventilation and cooling.

In automotive design, the drag coefficient (Cx) is a key metric for performance. In architecture, this project explores how spatial design can achieve similar optimization—blending function with comfort. Using parametric design tools, the project simulates airflow dynamics to shape environments that enhance ergonomic efficiency and user experience. Fluid curves, natural light, and passive ventilation combine to create a calm, energy-efficient space with minimal sensory fatigue.

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