Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai, Ningbo Jinmao Plaza, strategically situated in the core business district of the Ningbo Life Science City, is a TOD complex that incorporates office, retail and hotel spaces.
▲ 以“应梦雪窦,海上桃园”为整体概念的TOD综合体
An integrated TOD inspired by the local Xuedou Mountain, aims to create a lakeside paradise
Ningbo Jinmao Plaza is closely linked to transportation and natural resources, with the northern side of the plot overlooks the lake and landscape of the Central Park. The office tower is placed on the east, while the hotel is placed on the northwest to enjoy the landscape scenery. The design draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the mountains in the city, creating a lakeside paradise while thoughtfully organising the visitor flow.
▲ 逐层渗透的空间关系
A multi-layered space
▲ 裙楼连廊以“律动涟漪”为概念
The design of the retail podium corridor is inspired by rhythmic ripples
The office façades mimic the movement of a waterfall by creating variation between glass panels with horizontal and tilted vertical fins. The varied colours and heights of the corner glass curtain wall creates a striking visual contrast, evoking the sensation of a waterfall cascading down.
To reduce interference, the tower crown features a glass curtain wall that rises above the roof, with the rooftop garden and observation terrace designed as separated areas. The office lobby uses transparent glass curtain wall and textured glass on the canopy to offer an elegant appearance while highlighting the beauty of the building's structure.
▲ 塔楼立面灵感来源于“千丈飞瀑”
Waterfall-inspired façade of the tower building
The hotel and office towers are connected through a retail podium, forming a semi-open piazza. A corridor is designed on the second floor to link the metro station to the development. The retail podium adopts a stacked design with its southern façade facing the city's main roads, constructed from light silver metal, gleaming aluminium panels and stone, evoking the contours of a mountain range.
The podium façades alternate between ceramic panels, metal sheets and glass curtain walls, creating a balance of solidity and transparency that resonates with the surrounding urban and natural environment. The northwest entrance features a glass box with a terrace facing the expansive city views, seamlessly blending with the urban landscape.
▲ 从中庭向河岸的空间序列延展,尽享绿地公园以及湖畔景观
Expansive park and lakeside views
▲ 优雅的入口与立面质感
An elegant entrance with a textured façade
The corridor guides the circulation towards the four-season courtyard that features a cylindrical glass space and seamlessly integrates the exterior and interior space. The entrance boasts a four-story high ceiling, with a streamlined design that creates a dynamic and multi-layered space.
The design of the courtyard is inspired by valleys in the blossom garden, delivering a sensational four-season experience to the visitors. The façade of the river-facing courtyard features louvered lights that illuminate the white stone, creating a stunning view by the riverside.
▲ 虚中有实、实中有虚的裙房立面
The façade of the retail podium balances solidity and transparency
▲ 中庭流线型天花设计富有动感
Streamlined ceiling design of the atrium
‘We hope to create more attractive public spaces for urban residents in new cities and compact commercial layouts, fostering a unique resort-style retail experience.’ says Ken.
▲ 建筑与交通要道、城市轨道交通紧密连接
Ningbo Jinmao Plaza is closely connected to major roads and urban transit.
Location: Ningbo, China
Client: Jinmao Group
Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Gross Floor Area: 188,175 sq m
Completion Year: 2024
Design Director: Ken Wai, Global Design Principal