RSHP, in collaboration with TJAD, has been selected in the international competition for the design of the Zhongyuan International Convention and Conference Centre complex. The project, located within the Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone and adjacent to the international airport, aims to introduce a flexible and recognizable location for all visitors. The architectural design takes cues from the cultural heritage of the area and its natural surroundings.
The new development includes three main components: a Convention Center, currently in Phase 2 of its development, a Conference center, and a hotel, all interconnected and surrounded by greenery. The connectivity represents one of the pivotal aspects of the design, as a 1.7-kilometer-long elevated spine links the three main entrances, the exhibition halls, and the hotel, improving accessibility and orientation.
The central spine features two separated circulation flows, for fast and slow pedestrian traffic, while also connecting the main facilities to dining and shopping spaces throughout. The Convention Centre includes sixteen exhibition halls and related facilities, arranged on either side of the central spine. With an approximate net area of 12,500 square meters for each exhibition space, the facility is designed to accommodate a broad spectrum of event and fair requirements. The center becomes recognizable due to its floating roof that rises over the main conference hall. Cable-net facades provide transparency, while the lower levels are connected to the exterior outdoor spaces fitted for leisure activities.
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Our design for the Zhongyuan Convention Centre in China combines cutting-edge technology with traditional cultural elements, creating a space that meets the functional needs of large gatherings while standing as a landmark of innovation and state-of-the-art technology. Our goal was to craft an architectural experience that fosters global connections and celebrates local identity, ensuring a transformative experience for all who visit. - Richard Paul, Senior Director and Partner, RSHP
Recently, RSHP has revealed plans to transform a 150-year-old Victorian industrial site into a mixed-use residential hub in London, United Kingdom, a proposal that would become one of the largest urban regeneration projects in the Lower Lea Valley in London. On a similar note, the internationally recognized office has also won the competition for the transformation of the Jean Moulin site in Paris, France, into a low-carbon mixed-use development, as well as the commission for a net zero-carbon business center in Lithuania.
