China construction and development thread

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China construction and development thread

There is a endless number of construction and development projects around China nowdays. Many of them is situated in the largest cities as Beijing and Shanghai, so therefor the projects from those cities is posted in its own threads.

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Ziwei Mall

Xi'an - China

Design Completion: 2003

Building Area :

- Total, 5 000,000m2

- Retail, 3 000,000m2

- Residential, 2 000,000m2

Architect: Aedas Architects

This large project combines three fundamentally different retail experiences into an overall master plan complimented by a residential population. The retail components are: Home store and furniture market,

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Luo Xi architectural competition

Da Shi Zhen - Guangzhou

Design Completion: 2003

Site Area: 32,090.4m2

Architect: Aedas Architects

Luo Xi residential development occupies a 32,090.4m2 site area adjacent to the work of the Olympic Garden at Da Shi Zhen, Pauyu in Guangzhou. The site possess from potential to become a superior outdoor environment with high quality interior and exterior design which will become a symbol of a coastal luxury residential area in Luo Xi.

Consolidating the characteristics and requirement of the project, the design aimed at developing the Luo Xi with a perfectly planned and wall equipped high-class and low density residential area. Targeted at attracting the relatively high income group who demand good quality and inspiration of life, this

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Hilton Hotel

Xiamen - Gulangyu Island

Completion Year: 2005

GFA: 43,793m2

Site Area: 3,369m2

Client: Xiamen Vast-Art Industries Co., Ltd.

Architect: Aedas Architect

Xiamen Hilton Hotel is located on 3368m2 site along Lujiang Road facing Gulangyu Island (a popular tourist point in Southern China). This Five Star Hotel of 460 rooms will become a landmark hotel in the city.

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Zhujiang Xincheng

Guangzhou - China

Completion Year : 2005

Total GFA : 121,755m2

Site Area : 8,117m2

Client : Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd.

Architect: Aedas Architects

Guangzhou

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Qingdao Grand Theatre

Qingdao - China

On 19 December 2004, the municipality of Qingdao announced publicly that gmp has won the international architectural competition for the Qingdao Grand Theatre for which twelve international architectural partnerships had been invited to submit their designs. gmp won the competition without having to revise their project.

Against the backdrop of the Loashan massif, the new theatre is part of Qingdao

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Marriott Hotel

Ningbo - China

The building project is part of the redevelopment of the western embankment of the Yuyao River running through the city centre of Ningbo.

The 150 m high tower block with a gross floor area of 73,000 m

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Nanjing Jinling Hotel

Nanjing - China

Invited by Nanjing Jinling Hotel Group Co., Ltd., Atkins participates in the bidding for conceptual design of Jinling Hotel Expansion Master Plan. Jinling Hotel is located in Xinjiekou downtown area, the central area of Nanjing CBD, enjoying booming commerce and convenient transport. Founded in late seventies of the twentieth century, Jinling Hotel is a five-star hotel that enjoys high reputation home and abroad. With the continuous development of society, the hotel needs to further upgrade its functional facilities, hence such an expansion plan.

The land for expansion, neighboring the north side of Jinling Hotel, covers an area of 18, 800 square meters and a building area of 187, 000 square meters. It includes super-luxury hotel, all-suite hotel, serviced apartment, office building, three-star hotel, service center, and other related functions. The expansion building and Jinling Hotel will complement each other to create a symbolic building cluster-Jinling Center. Surely, it will become the future focus of Nanjing CBD and establish the Jinling brand name.

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Qingdao Resort

Qingdao - China

Architect: Callison

Developer: Haichang Group Co., Ltd.

Designed as an entertainment and recreational destination, Qingdao Shilaoren Tourism Resort will provide a diverse range of activities. The beach/boardwalk, retail arcade, yacht club and indoor water park provide family-oriented recreational and leisure attractions, while the themed waterfront restaurants and nightlife center address the needs of the adult user. The aquarium and ocean science center offer cultural and educational venues for residents and school children, as well as tourists.

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Wuhan Wanda Shopping Mall

Jianghan District - Wuhan

Land area: 40,102 square meters

Construction area: 136,000 square meters

Developer: Wanda Group

Tenants:

- Wal-Mart Supercenter

- Parkson Department Store

- Time Warner Cinema Complex

- EUPA 3C Digital Plaza

Wuhan Wanda Shopping Mall is situated in the Jianghan District in Wuhan, with Zhongshan Street to the north, Jiaotong Road to the east, Hualou Street to the South, and Minsheng Road to the west, enjoying a favorable location. The mall occupies a total land area of 40,102 square meters and possesses 136,000 square meters construction area. The mall also include the new Warner Wanda multiplex cinema.

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Dalian Twin Towers

Dalian - China

The German architect team Von Gerkan, Marg und Partner won the 1st price for Dalian Twin Towers in the beginning of 2004. The Twin Towers counting 280m and 62 floors each is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2007.

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Guangdong Museum

Guangdong - China

International Competition 2004 (1 st Prize Award)

The site for Guangdong Museum (new) is located to the south of Guangzhou's new city centre - the Zhujiang New Town, adjacent to the Pearl River. The site area is around 41,000m2 while the total floor area required by the building is about 60,000m2, among which no more than 45,000m2 are above ground. The museum is comprised of 4 different exhibition halls including temporary exhibition, historical, natural history and art, with additional facilities, such as research area, office area and visitors service facilities. A competition was conducted at the end of 2003. Nine international practices including Peter Eisenman, Coop Himmelblau, UN Studio, Hans Hollein & Eric O Moss were invited. The winning scheme by Rocco Design was announced on May 2004.

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Taifeng Soho Times Square

Zigong - China

A 100m tall tower currently under construction in Zigong. Its mainly a 29 floor tall office tower but it also contains a shopping mall. The building is expected to be completed in 2005.

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Panda Mall Hotel

Chengdu - China

Homepage: http://www.pandamall.com.cn/

A mixed use project with a 150m tall tower with a shopping mall and a hotel. The 43 story tall building will has a floor area on 192,055 m

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Fujian Power Headquarters

This is the new headquarter to Fujian Provincial Electric and Power Co. The tower will be 32 stories tall when its completed and features a glass facade with dramatic "fins". The design is made by the american architect firm MulvannyG2 Architect firm which is also behind the proposed headquarter to Shanghai Shidong Power Co.

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Xian Lima Luxury City Masterplan

Xi'an - China

Architect: PTW Architects

Client: Shanxi Sunshine Group

Status: Under development

The project is a middle/upper class mixed-use residential estate that includes residential apartments, serviced apartments, office space and retail. The site is located on the eastern side of Changan Road, with a total site area of 2Ha and a building area of approximately 93,500sqm.

The design unifies the varied shape of the site and presents a unique image and building profile to the city beyond. The masterplan borrows from the traditions of Chinese royal architecture combined with international design and new materials and technologies. The result is a unique residential environment drawn together by the building forms and a series of diverse courtyards, landscaped with local plant material.

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Zhongtian International Mansion

Urumqi - China

New tallest for Urumqi. The tower, which looks extremly a lot like Liberty Place in Philadelphia is 200 meters tall on topp of the spire. The roof is 185 meres above ground. Construction started in 2000, and is expected to be completed in 2005.

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Kunming Lakeside Garden Masterplan

Kunming - China

Architect: PTW Architects

Client: Kunming Municipal Development Co. Ltd

Status: Unknown

The site is located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, which is known as "Spring City" and endowed with picturesque scenery. Within this unique setting the master plan seeks to embody an ecologically sensitive development, to provide opportunities for an appreciation of the environment and its vistas and to create a sense of place.

The design takes advantage of these elements incorporating key landscape elements as the critical focus of three zones, seeking to mesh together the needs of business, community and the individual into a large-scale development of 75ha.

Within a hierarchy of richly landscaped streets, walkways, open parks and water bodies, lies a variety of residential / business / social and education facilities to support the growth of this community and their quality of life.

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New Century Square

Song Jiang - China

Area: 2.1 million sf

Architect: Callison

Developer: New Century Real Estate Corp.

Status: Master Planning, Concept Design, Environmental Graphic Design (3-D), Retail Planning

Located at the heart of the new town of Songjiang, a Shanghai suburb, this Insight Alliance project incorporates four residential towers, a five-star hotel and retail, along with unique open spaces.

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Xinghai Bay Celebration City

Xinghai Bay - Dalian

Area: 2.3 million sf

Architect: Callison

Developer: Haichang (Group) Co., Ltd.

Status: Master Planning, Concept Design

Planned as a destination resort, Celebration City is also concieved as an entertainment district for the city of Dalian. Designed so that it can be phased, or built at once in its entirety, each of its distinct zones can act in concert or as standalone recreation, entertainment, retail or residential districts.

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TEDA Promenades Residential Towers

Tianjin - China

Status: Under Development

Apartments: 3 200 units

Architect: GDS Architects

Located on the Northwest sector of the TEDA Promenades Development, the project is a luxury residential development consisting of hi-rise apartment, low-rise apartment, and multiple amenities for residents and visitors.

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TEDA Gateway monuments

Tanjin - China

Status: Under development

Architects: GDS Architects

The TEDA Gateway project serves as an iconographic monument announces entry into the TEDA development. Situated along a busy four-way intersection, visibility from all directions becoms paramount.