Benoy Releases Images of New Waterfront Development in Wenzhou, China
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Benoy has released images of their competition-winning design for a waterfront development in Wenzhou, China. INCITY MEGA will form part of the Central Green Axis masterplan, a dramatic landscaped district cutting through the urban fabric of Wenzhou.
The 2.6 million square foot (250,000 square meter) INCITY MEGA scheme will occupy two of the eight plots on the Central Green Axis, with a mixed-use program including retail, movie theaters, plazas, and gyms. The scheme is in response to a rapidly-growing consumer population in Wenzhou and will join the ranks of previous schemes in the region by Hammer Schmidt Lassen, UNStudio, and HENN.
The INCITY MEGA scheme is comprised of two plots, one containing the “INCITY MEGA Mall” with the other featuring a long, narrow waterfront boutique district. Together, the plots combine to create a “three-dimensional urban space” which integrates commercial and public realms.
The Mall component features an inner courtyard created by pushing the structure outwards towards the plot boundaries. This courtyard forms the heart of the complex, flanked by open-air platforms on the levels above, while on the waterfront edge, a large promenade offers multiple landscaped viewing decks.
Seamlessly connected to the Mall district is the waterfront boutique plot, with a commercial-led mixed-use program. The lower levels will contain a network of retail, dining, and leisure attractions while three glass structures will house commercial office space above.
Large block structures interwoven throughout the development offer anchor space for tenants, while large-scale venues such as movie theaters, outdoor plazas, an ice rink, gym, and swimming pool offer attractions throughout the year, irrespective of climate.
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Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of facilities will the INCITY MEGA development include?
What kind of facilities will the INCITY MEGA development include?
The scheme will feature a diverse mixed-use program. This includes retail spaces, movie theaters, various plazas, and gyms. An ice rink and swimming pool are also planned, alongside dining and leisure attractions.
Q.How will the INCITY MEGA development fit into the wider Wenzhou urban plan?
How will the INCITY MEGA development fit into the wider Wenzhou urban plan?
INCITY MEGA will form part of the Central Green Axis masterplan, which is a large landscaped district. This masterplan dramatically cuts through the urban fabric of Wenzhou, and the development occupies two of its eight plots.
Q.What is the overall size of the INCITY MEGA development?
What is the overall size of the INCITY MEGA development?
The INCITY MEGA scheme covers a total area of 2.6 million square feet. This is equivalent to 250,000 square meters, across its two plots within the Central Green Axis.
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