Introduction
Inspired by the beauty of Hangzhou’s classical gardens and West Lake, GT Land Hangzhou is a mixed-use complex bringing life and energy to an emerging district of the city. Reflecting the city’s unique balance of boldness and intricacy, the project brings together residences, offices, shops, and a luxury hotel in a dynamic architectural composition. To the north, it presents a unified and elegant face to a major public park, creating a strong civic presence. To the south, expressive cantilevered forms reveal the diversity of programs within. More than a collection of buildings, the design shapes its surroundings and establishes a vibrant urban destination.
Program: Large Scale Mixed Use Development
Site: Emerging Urban District
Role: Design Architect while at SOM
Phases: Concept to Design Development
Status: Completed 2016
Design Brief and Approach
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Process
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Acknowledgements
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Design Team: SOM Architecture
Javier Arizmendi
Keith Boswell
Frank Chiang
Michael Duncan
Kenny Endo
Frank Grima
Aurgho Jyoti
Michael Leung
Michael Oerth
Dennis Oshiro
Bonggyun Seo
Client
G.T. Land Holdings Ltd.
Consultants
Structural: SOM
MEP: Flack & Kurtz
Lighting: Flack & Kurtz
Landscape: Tom Leader Studio
Local Design Institute: China Construction First Building
Vertical Transportation: Edgett Williams
Visualization: Luxigon
External Links
Project Pages