Zhuhai Hengqin Headquarters Complex (Phase II), designed by architects Aedas, sits in a prime area on the Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, in close proximity to the Lotus Bridge that links to Cotai, Macau. Overlooking some of the largest casino resorts across the river, the development is set to be an integrated cultural tourism-oriented complex with two high-rise Grade-A office towers and a series of retail, banquet, entertainment and leisure venues.
Courtesy of Aedas
In ancient Chinese myths, the totem of two dragons chasing for a pearl symbolises good fortune and happiness. Design of the two towers and the small banquet building in between took reference from this totem. The towers portray a sense of strength and power with a façade that shimmers under the sun; while the banquet building looks like an exquisite pearl.
Design Inspiration. Courtesy of Aedas
The podium design, on the other hand, echos the nearby Lotus Bridge. It resembles a blooming lotus flower with ‘lotus leaves’ wrapping around the shopping centre and lining up the retail streets. The master plan is laid out to drive traffic from various retail, leisure and green nodes to the central sunken plaza. And in response to the rainy weather in Zhuhai, the upper levels will serve as shelters for people on the lower levels to create a pleasant environment in both sunny and rainy days.
Initial Design and Concept Drawings
Near this headquarters development is the MCC Port Complex, also designed by Aedas for the same client. With a design inspired by the swimming Arowana, it is a mixed-use development that offers retail, office and residential programmes.
The project was recently named RLI Future Project 2018. Construction of the complex has already begun, as is set to be complete in 2019.
Project Details
Architects: Aedas
Directors: Andy Wen and Keith Griffiths
Client: MCC International Investment Development Co., Ltd.
Completion Year: 2019
Location: Zhuhai, China
Area: 486257.0 m2
Project Year: 2019
Article courtesy of Aedas