UNStudio designs mixed-use development in Nanjing where lifestyle, sustainable innovation and work come together UNStudio designs mixed-use development in Nanjing where lifestyle, sustainable innovation and work come together
新闻 - 20 四月 2023

UNStudio designs mixed-use development in Nanjing where lifestyle, sustainable innovation and work come together

UNStudio’s proposed design concept for the new K.Wah G72 mixed-use project envisions a dynamic waterfront community, a low-density and lush green working-living environment, which is expected to add new vibrancy to the city, while contributing as a hub for culture, finance and innovation.

Creating a "lifestyle waterfront community" is at the core of UNStudio’s proposal for the K.Wah G72 mixed-use development. Its dynamic programming of high-rise office towers, commercial and cultural functions, two serviced apartment buildings, a headquarter tower and a luxury hotel forms an urban silhouette that rises from the central waterfront area to either side of the complex.

For UNStudio founder and principal architect, Ben van Berkel, “the Nanjing K.Wah G72 mixed-use development will serve as a one-stop destination in which lifestyle, innovation and work are brought together.”

This pivotal position and Nanjing’s rich history as the ancient capital of the six Chinese dynasties, sets the stage for our design of the UCCA Centre for Contemporary Art. The streamlined and rhythmic design of the Art Centre supports a sense of togetherness within the community and fosters a more creative atmosphere. As such, it forms the core public space for the arts within the community and will provide a new venue to showcase Nanjing's culture and art on the world stage.

“It aims to be a benchmark for newly integrated urban developments in Nanjing, across the country, and beyond” van Berkel continues.

UNStudio’s proposal also envisions K.Wah G72 as a landmark in sustainability and future-proof design in China. From the outset, UNStudio’s design strategy adopted active energy saving technologies, such as natural ventilation, HVAC system, solar photovoltaic panels (roof or facade), to lower the energy demands of the building.

It also proposes a multi-layer transportation network, including a direct connection with the underground public transport system. This not only provides convenience to visitors, but also encourages the use of public transport and increases regional accessibility. As such, the design for K.Wah G72 will not only fulfill the needs for developing the TOD, but sets a precedence for mixed-use typologies as part of China’s goals for becoming carbon-neutral by 2060.

Find out more about this project here.