IDPA Japan Design Award

Shanghai Huafa Marine City

by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd

Project Description

Shanghai Huafa Marine City embraces the core concept of "Urban Garden and Boundless Living," creating a modern community that seamlessly integrates urban convenience with natural serenity. Located in a prime area along Jiasong South Road, the project is adjacent to Dongjing Station on Metro Line 9 (approximately an 800-meter walk), bordered by Jiasong South Road to the west, Chenggui Road to the north, and the Dazhangjing River to the east, offering both excellent transportation access and abundant ecological resources.
The planning approach revolves around two key dimensions—"Boundless City and Boundless Ecology"—to craft diverse and shared living spaces:
A smart shared street spanning approximately 100 meters along both sides of Chenglong Road integrates community clubs, commercial amenities, and public service facilities, forming an open and vibrant urban district.
Plot 05-05 features fitness areas, cultural activity rooms, and other convenience facilities to enhance community services.
In terms of ecological design, the project features a 2,000 sqm central garden internally while leveraging the adjacent river landscape to the west. Drawing inspiration from Jiangnan-style courtyard layouts and the landscaping techniques of Yu Garden, it creates a dynamic homecoming pathway with ever-changing views, blending multidimensional natural ecology with cultural harmony.
The architectural façade design embodies the theme of "Elegance of Shanghai Style, Innovation of the Metropolis," preserving Shanghai’s classic architectural heritage while incorporating modern craftsmanship.
Townhouse products adopt a three-tiered façade composition:
oThe rooftop features terraces with dimensional variations for enriched layering.
oThe middle section extends visual appeal with horizontal lines.
oThe base combines stone and bronze aluminum panels for a solid yet refined foundation.
Materials such as bronze metal grilles, beige stone-effect coatings, and deep warm-gray metal trims create a contrast of warm and cool tones, reviving the elegance and warmth of Shanghai-style architecture.
Meticulous details include metal edging, perforated aluminum panels, and curved canopies which reflect artisanal craftsmanship.
High-rise buildings incorporate golden crown structures and angled façade borders to reduce visual weight, shaping an iconic urban "aesthetic beacon."
Guided by the idea of "Boundless", the project harmonizes planning and architecture, addressing the needs of contemporary urban living while preserving Eastern natural and cultural traditions. It stands as an innovative exemplar of Shanghai-style architecture fused with modern residential living.

Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd


Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. (abbreviation: Huafa Properties) is a platform company undertaking the real estate development sector of Huafa Group. It was established in 1992 and has national first-class real estate development qualifications. It was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2004. Since 2012, Huafa has fully implemented the development strategy of "Based at Zhuhai, evolved throughout the country, and explored overseas". In recent years, it has successfully deployed nearly 50 important cities of the Mainland, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, which formed a national strategic layout covering Zhuhai, South China, East China, North China and Beijing. Huafa has created more than 170 Boutique Habitat, serving more than 600,000 owners, and actively exploring Hong Kong, Macao and overseas markets, which has realized a magnificent turn from Zhuhai Huafa to China Huafa.

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