Xinhu Hangzhou Prism, Zhejiang Building, Mixed-Use Development, Architecture Images
Xinhu Hangzhou Prism in Zhejiang
Contemporary Commercial and Housing Development in China – design by OMA and Chris van Duijn
11 Mar 2019
Xinhu Hangzhou Prism
Architects: OMA
Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Construction has begun on OMA?s pyramid-shaped mixed-use building ? Xinhu Hangzhou Prism ? which forms the heart of Hangzhou?s Future Tech City in the new Technology Central Business District (CBD). The project is commissioned by Zhejiang Xinhu Haichuang Group.

Image by Bloomimages, Courtesy of OMA
Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is known as one of China?s most beautiful cities with a high quality of life. The city is rapidly developing into an important tech-hub, home to some of China?s largest technology companies (including Alibaba Group Holding and NetEase) and a burgeoning start-up scene. Hangzhou competes with Beijing and Shanghai to attract China?s new-economy workforce and young tech graduates.
Image by Bloomimages, Courtesy of OMA
The design for Xinhu Hangzhou Prism by OMA integrates modernity into the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape. The complex will house a hotel, retail space, lofts and an atrium garden. The 50,000 sqm Prism is shaped by two radical oblique cuts through the building envelope, creating terraced lofts with generous scenic views. A large interior void creates a publicly accessible garden with water features and playgrounds.
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