2024 | Professional

French Design Awards Platinum Winner

WENDIAN PALACE

Entrant Company

HZS Design Holding Company Limited

Category

Architectural Design - Institutional

Client's Name

CHINA JINMAO

Country / Region

China

The hotel-style front court of the community boasts a horizontally expansive lobby, stretching approximately 42.2 meters in length, exuding grandeur and elegance. The front plaza features cascading water features, while the base is adorned with luxurious PRADA green onyx, showcasing opulence. Leveraging the existing ground elevation difference, the community lobby is elevated, translating the base of traditional Chinese palace-style architecture. This not only resolves the height difference but also adds a sense of nobility to the entire building, creating a more ceremonial experience for the residents returning home.
The reception lobby features a full-height curtain wall system, with a seamless transition between different materials such as metal, stone, and glass. The relationship between solid and void is clear, extending gracefully to both sides and creating a grand atmosphere. The second-floor faceted glass reflects different views with the play of light and shadow, presenting a unique rhythm.
The oversized entrance canopy, designed with pure parametric design, uses aluminum panels with close-fitting technology. The strip LED lights resemble shooting stars in the night sky. The inspiration for the starry ceiling comes from the starry sky roof of luxury cars like Rolls-Royce, with sparkling lights resembling a dazzling constellation in the night sky.
On both sides of the entrance, there are 28 Chinese-style folding ornaments inspired by traditional Chinese window fan designs. They are created by folding whole stainless steel sheets, unfolding like palace gates, and interpreting traditional Chinese beauty in a modern language.
The interior of the entire community lobby blends elements of Eastern and Western cultures. The spatial design is inspired by high-end art clubs, creating a unique atmosphere of refined elegance. The lobby features double-height ceilings, emphasizing a sense of depth and ceremonial order. Large transparent glass panels allow the natural landscape of the community to seamlessly integrate, creating a space that feels close to nature.

Credits

Lead Architect
Zhongxin Huang 黄忠欣
Lead Architect
Han Wei 韩伟
Lead Architect
Li Bing 李冰
Architect
Zhang Yuhao 张玉好
Architect
Chang Ming 常明
Architect
Lu Xiaoyan 卢晓燕
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