Zaha Hadid Architects Revealed a Nearly Completed Exhibition and Conference Center, Part of Unicorn Island

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The Start-Up exhibition and conference center, the first building within Chengdu's Unicorn Island project, is nearing completion. Conceived by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 67-hectare mixed-use master plan will generate living and working environments for Chinese and international companies.

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In line with Chinas evolving economy and continuous growth towards internet and technology-based organizations, the project creates a unicorn island or a hub for the development of start-ups. Located in the Tianfu New Area, south of Chengdu, an ecologically sustainable civic, business and residential center for Chinas technology and research sectors, Unicorn Island will be home for 70,000 researchers, office staff, residents and visitors. In fact, the project has been designed to enhance the wellbeing of its community; [] influenced by principles within the regions historical natural engineering projects.

On another hand, following the environmental principles of Dujiangyans historic irrigation system and Tianfu New Areas ongoing work to re-establish its natural wetlands, the master plans guidelines define particular concepts that improve the efficiency of the structures and the wellbeing of its inhabitants. Actually, Unicorn Islands parkland design incorporates green civic spaces, water conservation, and enhanced connectivity to create its living and working environments.

With a radial master plan, the design, conceived within a walkable and bikeable distance, allows instant access to the entire space. The central plaza and metro station are surrounded by integrated clusters of buildings, with heights and compositions that vary according to functions, program, etc. In fact,throughorganic growth, the structures will create a diverse community. Natural water management systems and innovations in urban farming technologies will be also incorporated in Unicorn Island.

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