Heaven on Earth Masterplan, Hangzhou Wangjiang New Town, Chinese Building Project, Architecture Images
Heaven on Earth in Hangzhou
23 Sep 2020
Hangzhou Wangjiang New Town
Design: Adrian Cheng, Shigeru Ban and Ole Scheeren
Location: Hangzhou, China

Adrian Cheng (centre) collaborates with Shigeru Ban (left) and Ole Scheeren (right) to create a new art and cultural destination in Hangzhou
New World Development Company Limited (“New World Group” or the “Group”, Hong Kong stock code: 17) announces the appointment of Pritzker Prize-winning (2014) architect Shigeru Ban and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) silver medallist Ole Scheeren, to masterplan Hangzhou Wangjiang New Town project (New World China Hangzhou-Hong Kong High-end Service Industry Demonstration Zone Comprehensive Development Project), establishing a new art and cultural destination in this historical city with deep cultural heritage. Spearheaded by Adrian Cheng, CEO, New World Development and Founder of K11 Group, the team applies the concept of design thinking to build a landmark that meets the needs of the new generation. To continue the legacy of ?100 Creative Powers? that shaped K11 MUSEA in Hong Kong, a global cultural-retail destination, the Group gathers a new troupe of top talents to inject endless creativity and ingenuity into a city coined as ?Heaven on Earth?. Hangzhou is underpinned by innovation, heritage and culture ? the Group will strive to create shared value a...