Project Background
Situated in the heart of Luohu, (the gateway between Shenzhen and Hong Kong), the landmark mixed-use development started life an Urban Renewal Project on a site once occupied by Friendship City (one of the first shopping malls in Shenzhen). Inspired by the Calla Lily a beautiful flower that blossoms in spring and used as a symbol of youth and rebirth and also the colour white represents pure friendship.
With new development come new site parameters. The site measures at about 8600m2 with a total GFA of 90,000m2, this equates to a plot ratio of 10.5. The government also wants 8,000m2 of the to be dedicated to the public. These parameters result in a very peculiar mixed-use development that includes, office, service apartment, boutique hotel and a small retail annex.
Located between two main roads, the development lacks an iconic frontage. Hence, there are 2 ways to view the development, either from afar or from very close proximities. From a far, we wanted the building to stand iconic against the urban fabric so, for the building skin, we devised a wrap similar to the petals of a calla lily.Upon completions, the development will contain over 8,000sm of public realm specifically designed for the enjoyment of the city.
Openings in the Podium allows greenery to penetrate into the Integrated Public Realm
Master Plan Rendering
The Lily Square-A lily in Shenzhen
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