EvianTown (Phase II), Suzhou, China
Winner: Scott Findley, AIA, RMJM HK Ltd.
Award: Merit Award for Architecture

Located at the center of Shanghai's densely populated Zhabei district; direct access to two metro stations and an underserved and growing middle-class market. 4.5 FAR across 15 buildings: an extension of the district. Retail building heights limited to 4 stories - tenants stacked vertically to maximize street activity. Architectural form/facade reserved: buildings serve as background allowing people spaces, activities and merchandise to dominate. Human Scale/Hierarchy: eleven outdoor spaces; 2 km of pedestrian promenade; spaces for daily use and special occasions; a place about exploration and discovery. Environmentally and economically sustainable community serving its city, district and community; a model for authentic and timeless place making within the frantic growth of Chinese cities.

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