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JDS architects: hangzhou gateway - winning design


'hangzhou gateway' by JDS architects in china
all images courtesy JDS architects


internationally-recognized practice jds architects has won first prize in the design competition
for the 'hangzhou gateway' in the gongshu district of china. the 15 storey tower aims to stand
as a new icon for the urban transformation of the old industrial neighbourhood.



rendered view


featuring a sunken in plaza and shopping center, the design draws in the energy of the street
by providing a wide, arcade-like passage way that connects one side of the site to the other.
commercial opportunities at this level opens up to the plaza, creating a lively space for social exchange.

the top portion of the volume features a similarly carved out profile which creates a multi-tiered
green terrace on the roof. the building benefits from natural sunlight intake as well as unobstructed
sight lines towards the city.



fly-by view of 3D model



carved out plaza



street-level circulation



green life



daylight intake



views



green terraces

erica db
05.26.11  
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Very interesting design!
Theraisa K   05.27.11
I LOVE THIS
SomeGuy   05.27.11
Wow, BIG influences everywhere..
Dude   05.27.11
I like the design, it is a dainamic landmark building.
Dalia   05.27.11
@dude - no wonder as JDS had PLOT together with BIG before they went separate ways;)
ThoreRK   05.27.11
JDS is xtimes better than BIG. just check both books ( AGENDA21 and Yes is More)
pedro santos   05.27.11
In 20 years, China is either going to have the world's greatest collection of iconic architecture, or the greatest collection of dated architecture...
Kris   05.27.11
Big and JDS are a bit like Simon and Garfunkel. One was a good singer the other a good writer...
Joel   05.30.11
and when they were PLOT they were like daft punk
nippie   05.30.11
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