Huafa Snow World is a 131-hectare entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China. The visionary design solidifies its strategic position at the heart of the burgeoning tech hub, Qianhai Bay, in northwest Shenzhen.
Rethinking The Future Awards 2024
First Award | Commercial (Concept)
Project Name: Huafa Snow World
Category: Commercial (Concept)
Studio Name: 10 Design
Design Team: Chin Yong Ng, Lukasz Wawrzenczyk
Area: Approx. 1,310,000 sqm (MLP); Approx. 339,000 sqm (Phase 1)
Year: Under Construction
Location: Shenzhen, China
Consultants:
10 Design – Master planner, Lead Design Architect
SBA – Hotel Planning
VTJZ — LDI
WSP – MEP Consultant
CABR – Façade consultant
BIAD – Structure Engineer
TYDI – BIM consultant
MVA – Traffic consultant
DPH – Retail Interior Architect
J&B – Lighting consultant
CCD – Hotel Interior Architect
D+H – Landscape Architect
Photography Credits: n/a
Render Credits: 10 Design
Other Credits: n/a
Anchored by an 80,000sqm indoor ski resort, the largest of its kind in the world, the project boasts a rich mix of retail, entertainment, commercial, hospitality, civic and cultural components, creating a vibrant destination servicing both tourists and local residents.
An urban green axis runs through the site, from north to south, taking advantage of the prime waterfront setting. Three clusters shape the master plan – an entertainment cluster along the west boundary, forming the main urban interface; a culture and civic cluster integrates with the central green space; and a lifestyle/retail cluster runs east to west, connecting the adjacent communities.
At the heart of the destination, a plethora of cultural and entertainment amenities are integrated with the large green space to create an activity hub and vibrant public realm, attracting guests and surrounding communities to connect and immerse themselves in nature.
As the magnum opus of the development, the 339,000sqm Huafa Snow Centre integrates state-of-the-art ski facilities with themed retail and hotel offerings to provide a seamless experience for its visitors. An airy, undulating structure is created to house the grandiose 83-metre-high and 441-metre-long ski slope with the supporting structure strategically exposed and translated into a unique visual element within the FUNMIX Zone below.
As opposed to creating an imposing structure, the building mass below is broken down into series of floating boxes, interlinked with each other to invite a sense of exploration within the dynamic mix of office, experiential retail, and entertainment space, including a featured tree house and a 35m diving centre at the heart of the design.
A transformational retail street links the Snow Centre with the themed retail mall, a luxury hotel and rest of the development via multi-level connections, allowing for a variety of activities, events, and celebrations. Designed to attract the new generation of consumers, Huafa Snow World taps into the ever-present basic need for connection and socializing, creating a community-fueled, immersive destination that boasts themed retail spaces and interactive installations. The theme of snow is reflected throughout the design. Ceramic boards and aluminum panels are employed to translate textures of glaciers and ice crystals into a sleek and modern façade and unified design language.
The cutting-edge design embodies the principles of sustainability, creating a leading, energy-efficient destination. The sloping roof of the main building is coated with solar panels, which offsets energy for the ski centre and adjacent commercial buildings. A water management system harvests rainwater and irrigates the landscape, and a wetland reserve utilizes the sponge city concept, alleviating the problems of urban waterlogging, and reducing the development’s environmental impact.
Seamlessly blending innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and sensation-rich experiences, Huafa Snow World is slated to become the leading attraction in the region, supporting growth and celebrating nature.
