The project is located in the core of Shaoxing Jinghu New District, adjacent to the financial office area, with the city’s administrative center and the library positioned opposite across the river. In response, the project emphasizes low density, low height and landscaping in terms of building scale, being positioned as a medium-to-high-end commercial supporting facility.

Overlooking the Jinghu New District, the meandering water network and rugged land-forms combine together to form a typical water town texture. UUA adopts a landscape design strategy to create a flowing counterpoint of architectural podium and landscape, while introducing five "Orchid Pavilions" to echo the geographical features of Shaoxing's water town and the cultural tradition of cultivating orchids.

In order to increase the vitality of the waterfront space, UUA adjusted the original straight riverbank to create a more dynamic form, and set up a slow walkway along the river. By forming an additional two squares and one passageway between the urban roads and river, UUA established a more inclusive and water-friendly urban space.

Location: Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
GFA: 26,370 sqm
Client: Jingze Real Estate
Design Team: Yongzheng Li, Tim Mason, Qizhi Li, Bo Yang, Liang Deng, Yanfeng Lyu, Wenbo He
LDI: Shaoxing Zhonghe Architectural Design Institute
Design Date: 07/2018 – 05/2019
Construction Date: 09/2019 – 09/2023