Aedas and the Zhejiang Province Institute of Architectural Design and Research (ZIAD) won the International Competition for the architectural and urban design of this featured riverside retail center — Hangzhou Riverfront Digital Industrial Park.
With a total area of approximately 90,000 sq m, the long and narrow site is divided into several scattered plots of different shapes along the river. The primary objective is to integrate them through a consistent design language, creating a diverse and accessible development that blends in with the natural landscape.
Water is an element that runs through Hangzhou’s urban development. Taking into consideration the cultural and environmental factors, the design realises the metaphor of river ripples, and creates a new landmark in Hangzhou.
