WHERE DOES TRADITION MEET MODERN DESIGN AT THE WATER’S EDGE?
Location: Putian, China
Client: Sheraton Putian
Program: Mixed-Use Hotel & Commercial Office
Area: 538,000ft² (50,000m²)
Status: Competition
Design Architect: Burgeoning Architects | H2 Architecture Design Group
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Putian is a remarkable city decorated by its rich historical past, and mix of history which has permeated the world around. At the water’s edge, Sheraton-Putian symbolizes a legacy influenced by cultural progression and a beautiful, 21st century cityscape.
The scheme is influenced by Mazu, the sea goddess protectorate of the region. The design creates a feeling of safety and peace along the river. A distinct, formal arrangement of building massing reduces the tower's scale to compliment the surrounding residential area.