UNStudio and the developer Guocoland are celebrating the completion of 18T Mansion in Chongqing, China, a highly human-centric and wellbeing-focused residential development that transforms communal lifestyle, and demonstrates the benefits of historic and contemporary symbiosis.
The project was designed to address the growing demand for high-rise living in a densely populated urban centre, while enhancing the quality of the living environment across every layer - from improving the indoor habitat to fostering a sense of community. As a result, the superior 18T Mansion has been established as the first WELL Platinum-certified healthy residential project in Southwest China.
Ben van Berkel Founder / Principal Architect of UNStudio demonstrates ”the 18T Mansion represents a transformative urban revitalisation initiative in the heart of Chongqing that is driven by the spirit of revival and innovation. It serves as a pivotal opportunity to enhance living quality by addressing actual needs. Its completion significantly defines a new benchmark for future living spaces and lifestyles in the region, while promoting the health and wellbeing of local residents and the livability of the city.”
Spanning two plots, the development boasts five residential towers ranging from 16 to 51 stories and comprises 1,046 units in total. It also features healthy amenities, an elevated running track, sky and roof gardens, below- and above-grade parking and lush green landscapes.
Above all, 18T Mansion creates an active and human-centric community that promotes the health and wellbeing of its residents. This is achieved through the inclusion of a wide range of multifunctional communal spaces and wellness-focused facilities that are designed to stimulate diverse activities that meet the needs of all age groups while also promoting a neighbourly culture.
The design of the residential towers features an innovative open floor plan, resembling 'Castles in the Sky.' Its primary purpose is to maximise user comfort by providing protective isolation and enhanced privacy, while ensuring optimal daylight, natural ventilation and choreographed views.
With the core objective of creating a holistically healthy eco-community, the design approach of 18T Mansion surpasses the standards of WELL Platinum certification. Throughout the design and construction process, ten key dimensions - air, light, materials and more - were meticulously considered. These elements, designed to meet higher standards, work together to create living spaces that promote physical and mental health and wellbeing, foster social interaction, and uphold environmental and societal sustainability.
