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Zhuhai International CEC – Phase 2
protected drop off areas directly into the heart of the convention’s key circulation areas and office lobbies. So that it keeps bus traffic off the ground plane while still providing a good quality drop off. Extensive glazed areas at upper levels are accessible from roof terraces to minimising the requirement for BMU for the convention components. The FM consultancy service is currently under review for Phase 2 and a detailed plan will be available in Q3Q4 2017.
Fulfilling the brief The development of the design has changed significantly from the initial competition winning design to encapsulate as much flexibility as possible in responding to other international convention centres being launched in parallel. This has meant the addition of an extra level of plenary hall so to cater for multiple large events. The facility has multiple entrance points offering the ability to host different events at the same time while avoiding cross traffic between different convention workers and visitors. The elevated park terrace, which acts as a break out area of the upper plenary hall, is an event space in itself.
PROJECT DATA LOCATION Shizimen Central Business District, Zhuhai, China
Maximising the commercial value of the waterfront has been a key concern for the client while keeping the waterfront public. The office and hotel are located in 2 towers that sit on F&B terraces, keeping the waterfront truly public. The towers have central cores for structural efficiency; however, the massing is staggered as the towers elevate. This way, the towers become side loaded core at the upper levels resulting in 75% of the units with waterfront views.
CLIENT Huafa Group DESIGN TEAM Gordon Affleck, Design Partner Miriam Auyeung, Partner Javier Perea, Sonja Stoffels, Wei Liu, Alexey Golbraykh, David Bachan, Javier Manjon, Alessandra Varonier, Daria Ristea, Alex Cozma, Jon Derrin, Shaun Mcleod, Alexander Li, Yan Liu, Emily Xiao PHASE 2 | TOTAL GFA 192,000 sqm
The inclusion of F&B terraces incorporated into the upper levels of the convention centre ensures the facility is occupied outside of events, while at the same time offering convention visitors easy access to quality F&B amenities. We feel that the facility addresses and balances the requirements of both the civic and public functions which in turn lead to a positive addition to both the urban and waterfront environment.
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• Convention Centre 55,000 sqm • 2 stacked plenary halls of 8,000 sqm and 6,000 sqm • A tiered seating hall for 500 people • A state meeting room for 1,200 people • Retail & F&B Area 24,500 sqm • Office Spaces 56,500 sqm • Hotel Accommodation 56,000 sqm PROGRAMME Phase 2 Anticipated Completion: 2020
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