Nansha New District is leading the future to be a free-trade zone as the main linkage between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. Entrusted by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, Ken Wai, a Global Design Principal of Aedas, led the team to create a new landmark that strikes the city’s landscape.
The 238,700 m² mixed-use project comprises a kindergarten and 3 low-rise buildings of mainly commercial uses by the riverbank, 2 mid-rise buildings for residential, commercial and public service uses in the middle, and 4 high-rise upscale residential towers towards the northern plot. By incorporating an unobstructed river view, and vibrant city life with comprehensive amenities, the project forms a green oasis with close proximity to city living. To maximise flexibility, the design blueprint is altered in a way that different functions are dispersed across the plot to strike a balance between the need for functionality and the users’ spatial comfort.
The team has drawn inspiration from the tip of Hengli Island that points towards the estuary, hence marking “Cloud Palace Above Sea” as the design concept. Through research on spatial structure, layout, and sunlight, the design fully simulated the shape and viewing experience from a cruise, creating well-proportioned buildings to ensure that the view of the lavish landscape is maximised.