Modern building with geometric facade surrounded by trees and tall buildings.

A modern building with a geometric facade in an urban setting, surrounded by trees and other tall buildings.

Cityscape with a unique geometric building, high-rises, river, and greenery.
Cityscape with a prism-shaped building and surrounding high-rises, with a canal and trees.
Cityscape with a prism-shaped building among high-rise structures and greenery.
Cityscape with a prism-shaped building and high-rises, road and canal in foreground.
Aerial view of a city with high-rise buildings and a distinctive geometric building.
Aerial view of high-rise buildings with modern architecture in an urban area.
High-rise buildings with geometric designs surrounded by trees and a water body.
Prism-shaped building with triangular form among skyscrapers, beside a canal with trees.
Modern stepped building with trees and high-rise buildings in the background.
Modern building with geometric facade and grid windows, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.
Modern building with geometric facade and grid-like windows, surrounded by trees and high-rise buildings.
Close-up of a building facade with geometric patterns and windows.
Building facade with geometric patterns and balconies.
Modern building facade with grid pattern windows and vertical lines.
Geometric building facade with prism-like windows and balconies.
Building facade with geometric pattern of windows and balconies.
Modern building facade with stepped design and large glass windows.
Building facade with geometric pattern of glass windows and balconies.
Geometric building facade with protruding balconies and glass windows.
Close-up of a modern building facade with geometric patterns and terraced balconies.
Close-up of a modern building facade with geometric, prism-like design and white panels.
Interior of a building with slanted walls, large windows, and a suspended walkway.
Interior of a building with a glass walkway and slanted walls.
Interior of a modern building with angular design, featuring white panel walls, large windows, and a central wood-textured structure with blue elements.
Three geometric models labeled Envelope, Cut, and Terraces, showing stages of a design process.
Two axonometric diagrams showing a prism-shaped building with different facade types labeled, including Type A: Pixel Facade, Type B: Monolithic Facade, and Type C: Side Facade.
Illustration of a building with a stepped outline and trees at the base.
Exploded axonometric diagram of a building with yellow highlighted sections.

Story

A bold architectural statement in Hangzhou's skyline The Xinhu Prism in Hangzhou, designed by OMA under the leadership of Chris van Duijn, emerges as a striking addition to the city's rapidly evolving urban fabric. The project is set against the backdrop of Hangzhou's lush landscapes and burgeoning tech scene, offering a multifaceted program that includes a hotel, retail spaces, lofts, and a verdant atrium garden. The architectural form is defined by two dramatic oblique cuts through its envelope, creating terraced lofts that offer expansive views of the surrounding scenery. This design gesture maximizes natural light and ventilation within the building. At the heart of the Prism lies a large interior void, transformed into a publicly accessible garden complete with water features and playgrounds, fostering community interaction and leisure. This central space acts as a green lung for the complex, promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the quality of life for its occupants. Complementing the Prism is an adjacent residential tower, which mirrors the geometric precision of a prism in its façade. Together, these structures aim to cultivate a creative community within Hangzhou's new Central Business District, aligning with the city's ambition to rival major tech hubs like Beijing and Shanghai.

Design Highlights

Two oblique cuts create terraced lofts with scenic views A large interior void serves as a public garden with water features Adjacent residential tower reflects prismatic geometry Flexible programming with diverse communal outdoor spaces Strong visual identity through archetypical yet contemporary form

Key Facts

Location Hangzhou, China
Client Zhejiang Xinhu Haichuang Group
Architect OMA / Chris van Duijn
Program Residential, Office, Hotel, Mixed Use
Total Area 50,000 m²
Status Built

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Facade: Geometric, prism-like pattern with protruding sections creating a textured surface.

Materials

  • Glass — Windows and facade elements
  • Metal — Facade elements

Construction / Systems

  • Facade System: The facade features a geometric, prism-like design with protruding sections and a grid-like pattern of windows.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: White, Gray
  • Lighting: Natural lighting through large windows and glass elements.

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