John Portman & Associates (JPA) recently announced a first-place finish in the international design competition held by Shenzhen Prince Bay Shang Long Real Estate Co Ltd for the architectural and engineering design of Prince Bay lot DY02-06A in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
     The Prince Bay area of Shenzhen is a significant activity node featuring nearly 15 km of coastline with a majestic mountainous backdrop. Part of a larger masterplan, the project site faces the vast ocean, greeting the multitude of travelers as they navigate the waterfront’s cruise ship terminal. JPA won the international design competition by creating a unique and memorable coastal portal to the ever-energetic city of Shenzhen. 
     The complex will feature a 5-star hotel with 350 guestrooms encompassing a total area of approximately 40,000 sq m of hotel space. Approximately 10,000 sq m of retail will be organized around an atrium and connected via tunnels, bridges, and grade-level pedestrian circulation. The site is adjacent to a planned subway station that connects to an underground transportation system linking the cruise ship terminal and the lots to the north, creating an efficient connectivity network.
     Lell E Barnes, firm principal and design director explains the architects’ approach, “Harmonizing with the overall Prince Bay masterplan while promoting the natural humanity, sea, and nature synergy was a paramount theme. The array of visitors and associated activities offered numerous unique design challenges. A simple yet logical massing based on site conditions and user needs formed the welcoming iconic image.” 
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