Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025
Schematic Design of Super High-rise Buil's Gaofuli Super Highrise Buildings presents a commanding tripartite tower composition rising with crystalline verticality against a gradient atmospheric field transitioning from cerulean zenith through pale azure to a warm peach-tinted horizon suggesting golden hour luminosity, the three interconnected volumes establishing a rhythmic progression from a slender leftmost tower through a broader central mass to a secondary element at right, their unified curtain wall system creating a sophisticated interplay of reflective bronze-tinted glazing panels articulated by champagne-hued vertical mullions and horizontal spandrel bands that establish a measured cadence ascending the full elevation, the fenestration pattern revealing interior programming through varied transparency levels with lower floors displaying visible furnishings and warm interior illumination while upper reaches present more uniform reflective surfaces mirroring the atmospheric conditions, the compositional architecture employs approximate bilateral symmetry softened by the staggered tower heights creating dynamic equilibrium, the chromatic palette operates within a refined analogous harmony of warm neutrals ranging from pale cream structural frames through bronze-amber glazing to subtle copper undertones at the base plinth, atmospheric perspective manifests through the softened urban context receding into haze where neighboring towers dissolve into blue-gray silhouettes establishing clear spatial hierarchy, the foreground middle-ground relationship positions the principal towers in sharp definition against progressively diffused background urbanism including distant high-rises and lower residential fabric visible as terracotta roofscapes, light quality suggests late afternoon directional illumination from the west creating subtle value gradations across the faceted tower surfaces while casting implied shadows that reinforce volumetric reading, the edge treatment maintains crisp architectural definition at primary contours while allowing atmospheric softening at distant urban boundaries, stylistically the work demonstrates contemporary international high-rise design vocabulary with references to late modernist curtain wall traditions refined through current parametric articulation sensibilities, the overall atmospheric resonance conveys metropolitan sophistication balanced with humane scale achieved through the careful proportioning of fenestration modules and the warm material palette suggesting habitable domestic character within monumental urban presence.
Gaofu’s urban renewal project in Shanghai harmonizes historical preservation with modern design, nestled near cultural heritage areas and Yanzhong Greenland. The 150m supertall structure and mixed-use development integrate Shikumen-style elements (rounded corners, chamfered edges, and arched motifs) evoking classic Shanghai architecture while embracing sustainable urbanism. The layout prioritizes natural light and views: south/east facades maximize solar exposure and park vistas, while a north-elevated ground floor ensures safe access and streetfront cohesion.