In the bustling district of Luohu, a remarkable high-end residential tower is completed to transform the Shenzhen skyline. With its neat design and emphasis on public spaces, the Yanlord Tower will become a new landmark, seamlessly blending luxury living with community engagement.
Project Name: The Quintessence of Placemaking
Studio Name: Aedas
Location: Shenzhen, China
Completion Year: 2024
Gross Floor Area: 60,000 sq m
Photography: CreatAR Images
The high-end residential tower boasts 336 meticulously crafted units, along with thoughtfully planned public spaces and underground retail units. To seamlessly integrate with the existing buildings and optimise views, the tower has been strategically rotated approximately 45 degrees.
Spiral public space occupies the first three floors. This space functionally serves the community and symbolically represents the vibrant spirit of Shenzhen. The first three floors encompass a sprawling 6,600 sq m of public space, offering a 24-hour shared area and multi-functional rooms for leisure and entertainment. The design concept incorporates environmentally-friendly elements, including lush vegetation, which enhances the aesthetics and creates a serene and inviting atmosphere.
Exclusive access is provided to the residents to a clubhouse located on the fourth and fifth floors. The clubhouse offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and other amenities. This oasis provides a tranquil retreat for residents to relax and rejuvenate.
A sunken pedestrian street adds an exciting dimension to the tower, housing 2,500 sq m of underground retail space. An amphitheatre on street level creates an engaging event space, while the elevated first floor enhances the visibility of shop fronts from ground level, leading visitors to explore the diverse retail offerings.
The tower’s façade boasts a dynamic surface, creating a visually captivating aesthetic. Its design is not only visually appealing but also highly functional. The cantilever spandrel design on the west side provides ample shading, ensuring optimal comfort for residents. Insulated glass panels with low-E coating control glare and unwanted reflections, creating a harmonious indoor environment.
The high-end residential tower in Luohu stands as a testament to visionary design, striking a harmonious balance between luxury living spaces and inviting public areas. With its generous public spaces, engaging underground retail, captivating atrium, and a host of amenities, it redefines modern urban living and becomes an iconic landmark in Luohu.
‘The design fully explores community’s assets and potential, deploying a multi-faceted approach to public space planning, to achieve the idea of placemaking. It is an architecture in which private high-end residential and public communal space coexist.’
