Ningbo Sails

Ningbo Sails transforms a complex site into a human-centered, sustainable, and maritime-inspired urban landmark.

When designing for large masterplan projects, like the 400,000 squaremeter business, exhibition, and trade landmark for the city Ningbo, Superimpose designs with the responsibility to making them human-centered, pedestrian friendly, well-connected, green and sustainable. The ‘Ningbo Sails’ by Superimpose was awarded second place in an invited tender with eleven invited high-caliber contestants. The unique feature of the design is a pedestrian friendly, accessible, vibrant and green ground floor, created by situating all motorized vehicle circulation and tower lobbies on the second floor. This strategy coexists with a smart retail strategy, efficient tower location at the periphery of the site and a well-considered position of the conference center.