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Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art
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location_on Location: Zhuhai, China

date_range Date: 2023

architecture Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects

emoji_objects Solution and technologies: Envelope

Designed as a hub of contemporary creativity within one of the world’s most dynamic regions, the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is located at the heart of Jinwan district’s Western EcologicalNew Town where the new Zhuhai Airport Intercity railway provides direct connections with Zhuhai’s city center, its airport and Hengqindistrict, as well as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau and Hong Kong via interchanges. 

The center's distinctive roof structure unites the different venues under a network of reticulated shells soaring above the four buildings. Interconnecting bridges and voids define a vibrant public plaza with views to the center's interiors as well as to the surrounding promenades with their cafés, restaurants and educational facilities. The design optimizes natural light in all public areas and enhances connectivity; creating engaging civic spaces for Zhuhai’s residents to enjoy throughout the day and evening. Ductal® Envelopesolution wascasted intoirregularcurved surface with the biggest panel of 15sqm.

Description

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  • Size: project size around 66,700 sqm, and whole building size around 100,000 sqm
  • Ductal UHPC size: 20,000 sqm
  • Installation time: Sep. 2021 to Dec. 2022

Key Figures

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Gallery

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