the k11 ecoast retail culture complex
K11 ECOAST, a massive shopping complex worth almost $1.5 billion dollars, will soon take shape along the coast of shenzhen. The ambitious commercial and cultural space of Porcelain will be designed by a team that includes WCO, David Chipperfield ArchitectsY sou fujimoto. Covering an area of 228,500 square meters (over 2.4 million square feet), the project will feature an ‘Art Mall’, a multi-use art space, the K11 ATELIER office building and a landscaped waterfront.
The team claims that the design “will combine the concept of green development along with the conservation of coastal resources.” With this environmentally conscious spirit, the group hopes to promote a sustainable and circular lifestyle, while integrating ‘the concept of environmental protection’. The harborfront destination is expected to open in 2024.
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enriching the shenzhen art scene
K11 ECOAST is planned to integrate the art, business and people of Shenzhen. The space is organized with a two-level entrance that leads to programming that includes 270° ocean view restaurants and immersive multi-sensory art spaces.
The HACC Art Space will showcase a collection of contemporary works from around the world and provide young Chinese artists with an outstanding platform. Meanwhile, the Art Mall will invite visitors to explore works of art that have been contributed by foreign artists to Shenzhen. including pieces by two sculptors — Phyllida Barlow from the UK and Monika Sosnowski From Poland.
The design by WCO, David Chipperfield ArchitectsY sou fujimoto it is itself a culturally significant addition to the city. The K11 Group team comments: ‘The three masters of architecture delve into the elaborate balance between architecture and nature, skilfully harmonizing architectural design with the coastal landscape, birthing a new hot spot and destination for creative culture and green living in the Greater Area. of the Bay.‘
a ‘zero waste’ development
Once completed, the K11 ECOAST will mark the largest total LEED Platinum pre-certified group of buildings in the Greater Shenzhen Bay Area. The complex was designed and will be built in accordance with the national guidelines of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan on environmental protection and sustainable development for circular economy.
The group states that the project echoes the ‘Zero-Waste City’ construction pilot program carried out in Shenzhen, ‘which integrates circular economy principles into its design and operations, significantly reduces waste and ensures environmental protection. in architectural design, food, fashion and education. .’ With these strategies, the team sees a significant reduction in waste “to ensure better environmental protection and a greener, safer and more enjoyable retail experience for visitors.”
the sustainable city-sponge
To optimize sustainable stormwater management, the team adopts the ‘Sponge City’ concept to relieve pressure on Shenzhen’s existing drainage system. The group explains: ‘With 60,000 square meters of outdoor landscaping, the largest among all K11 projects, K11 ECOAST fully incorporates green and healthy building concepts into its design using renewable energy, recyclable materials and air filtration systems. hospital grade.
‘K11 ECOAST consists of three pre-certified WELL and LEED Platinum buildings at the highest certification level, making it the largest total group of pre-certified LEED Platinum buildings in the Greater Bay Area.’
project information:
Title of the project: K11 COAST
architecture: WCO, David Chipperfield ArchitectsY sou fujimoto
Location: Bahia Principe, Nanshan, shenzhenPorcelain
client: K11 Group
developers: New World Development Company Limited, China Merchants Shekou Holdings