The award winners will be celebrated at a dedicated ceremony in Bangkok on May 6-7, where the prestigious 5-Star Awards and “Best in Asia Pacific” titles will also be revealed. 

Woods Bagot’s renovation of the AB Blocks at Hangzhou Mansion breathes new life into the historic Wulin Square. Guided by the concept of “Lighting On,” the design reimagines the spatial structure to create immersive experiences that reignite the area’s cultural and economic vitality. 

 “This renovation embodies our ethos of designing for the future,” says Jean Weng, China Mixed-Use Sector Leader at Woods Bagot. “Following the AB Block’s transformation, we are now progressing with the BC Block interior redesign to solidify its contemporary identity through advanced retail concepts and seamless public experiences.” 

At the project’s core, illuminated glass boxes form a vibrant pedestrian “T-zone,” seamlessly blending retail, leisure, and culture. A minimalist entrance, a unified luxury courtyard, and optimized circulation enhance the user experience. After dark, an intelligent lighting system transforms the façade into an interactive lightscape. With the BC Block renovation underway, Hangzhou Mansion is poised to once again “light up Wulin” as a beacon of future commerce, culture, and design. 

Hangzhou Riverside Center is a landmark commercial development in Qianjiang New Town, Hangzhou’s emerging financial district. The 110,000 sqm complex unites two office towers and a four-storey retail podium, integrating architecture, landscape, interiors, and signage into a cohesive urban experience. 

Inspired by a Rubik’s Cube, the rotated volumes generate a sense of movement and a strong visual identity. Sunken plazas and elevated terraces connect the public realm both vertically and horizontally. Holding LEED Gold pre-certification, the design incorporates vertical greenery and a Zen-inspired courtyard, reflecting both ecological responsibility and Hangzhou’s cultural heritage. 

“The Cube is more than an office architecture; it is a dynamic urban connector,” said Principal Carsten Lange. “It is a place that fosters connection and well-being, setting a new benchmark for workplace design in Hangzhou’s financial hub and supporting Qianjiang New Town’s long-term growth as a sustainable, intelligent, and visually striking landmark.” 

As Ingka Centers’ largest investment in China, the Livat Shanghai complex combines a 210,000 sqm meeting place with five mixed-use office towers. Woods Bagot’s interior design for the workplace common areas reimagines the office experience through a unique Shanghainese-Scandinavian fusion. 

“The project was built on a shared vision for a great meeting place—a space that fosters trust, fulfills desires, and positively impacts the community,” shared Principal Billy Ip. “The outcome is a harmonious environment where Nordic sensibility finds its natural expression in Shanghai.” 

Central to this vision is a cascading, five-level oak staircase that acts as social infrastructure. More than just a circulation path, this dynamic amphitheater forms the project’s social nucleus, connecting people and activities across multiple levels. Surrounded by flexible FIKA zones, libraries, and modular lounges, the design transforms atriums into vibrant social plazas, creating a replicable model where functionality and urban vibrancy merge to genuinely enhance the daily work experience. 

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