Zijing Paradise Walk

Location

Hangzhou, China

Site Area

28,557.5 sqm

GFA

68,000 sqm

Client

Longfor Group

The project sits on the bank of Wulitang in the West Lake district of Hangzhou, overlooking the mystic river and surrounding landscape. With leisure and wellness as its theme, the lifestyle mall serves as a community hub for local residents. It offers a myriad of retail and entertainment facilities, including international lifestyle and fashion brands, various F&Bs, a fitness centre, spa, a Taichi Garden, a meditation courtyard, an indoor children’s playground, an IMAX cinema, and other facilities.

The project captures the essence of traditional Hangzhou Hui architecture, which is known for its elegance, conciseness and magnificence. This is particularly apparent is the building’s shaved roof that mimics the iconic Hui-style roof, which creates a strong visual impact, and leaves a long-lasting impression for visitors as a landmark building. Inspired by the idea of Liu Bai in Chinese ink paintings, which mean intentionally leaving blank spaces on the canvas, courtyards are placed at intervals across the development to provide ample space for visitors to relax and unwind. The northwest corner of the building was also set aside as a Zen courtyard, where visitors can enjoy the mesmerising view of the Wulitang River. An infinity pool and wellness centre is placed on the roof of the building, so that citizens can enjoy quick getaway in the urban oasis.

1/4

Winning Awards

A&D Awards 2021
Architecture – Best Shopping & Retail (Silver)
The 15th International Design Awards 2021
Architecture Categories – Retails, Shops, Department Stores, Mall (Honorable Mention)
German Design Award 2022
Excellent Architecture - Retail Architecture (Special Mention)
Architecture MasterPrize 2021
Architectural Design – Mixed Use Architecture (Honorable Mention)
The Global RLI Awards 2021
RLI Most Innovative Retail & Entertainment Project (Highly Commended)
Asia Hospitality and Retail Design Awards 2021
Outstanding Retail Design - APAC (Shopping Mall) (Silver)
The 7th CREDAWARD 2020-2021
Public Building (Merit Award)
World Architecture Festival 2021
Shopping – Completed Buildings (Finalist)
Architizer A+Awards 2021
Commercial – Shopping Centre (Finalist)
MIPIM Awards 2021
Best Shopping Centre (Finalist)
International Property Awards – Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021-2022
Best Retail Architecture for Zhejiang Province, China (5-Star)
The MUSE Design Awards 2021
Architectural Design – Retails, Shops, Department Stores & Mall (Platinum)
15th Kinpan Awards 2020
Best Commercial Building of the Year (Ningbo Division)
Best Commercial Building of the Year – Grand Final
The Global RLI Awards 2020
RLI Most Anticipated Opening 2020 – Winner
The 12th International Design Awards 2018
Architecture – Conceptual category – Bronze Prize