Allowing for light into underground areas while also rising at the edges to create two green atriums for interchange movement and improved lines of sight to the underground services, this gesture expanded the project scope to beyond the brief

The overall strategy for the open space planning within Zhuhai was to create an iconic environment that builds upon the site's unique context, forming a CBD that looks outwardly to its waterfront and harbour

By creating an infinity pool-style water feature, both the natural and artificial elements are integrated visually, while the buildings have been designed to be surrounded by water. This gives the architectural impression that the buildings are 'floating' on water. Both the concept of the water feature and the layout of the buildings reflect the unique characteristics of Chongqing, which is known as the city 'connected by two rivers'

By creating an infinity pool-style water feature, both the natural and artificial elements are integrated visually, while the buildings have been designed to be surrounded by water. This gives the architectural impression that the buildings are 'floating' on water. Both the concept of the water feature and the layout of the buildings reflect the unique characteristics of Chongqing, which is known as the city 'connected by two rivers'

Diners entering Assaggio Trattoria Italiana are first drawn by the pizza-and-pasta bar at the entrance that opens up to the al fresco area with a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour

Diners entering Assaggio Trattoria Italiana are first drawn by the pizza-and-pasta bar at the entrance that opens up to the al fresco area with a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour

The idea of the semi-private dining area comes from a historical type of residence that was commonly found throughout China, most famously in Beijing. Golden leaves, red coloured flowers and grey bird motifs on the walls create an at-ease backyard dining experience.

The idea of the semi-private dining area comes from a historical type of residence that was commonly found throughout China, most famously in Beijing. Golden leaves, red coloured flowers and grey bird motifs on the walls create an at-ease backyard dining experience.

Allowing for light into underground areas while also rising at the edges to create two green atriums for interchange movement and improved lines of sight to the underground services, this gesture expanded the project scope to beyond the brief

The overall strategy for the open space planning within Zhuhai was to create an iconic environment that builds upon the site's unique context, forming a CBD that looks outwardly to its waterfront and harbour

The concept for these new islands is based upon the interpretation of the existing natural and urban context, as well as the conservation of local resources

The design principles and strategies for the demonstration site will be implemented across the whole of the Eco City through a comprehensive guidelines document

The design inspiration for the Tangshan landscape design is founded in the unique forms and qualities of the hot spring mines that characterise the area

The new Deutsche Bank headquarters aim to demonstrate their strength, innovation and ambition in the region while nurturing its people and culture

The new Deutsche Bank headquarters aim to demonstrate their strength, innovation and ambition in the region while nurturing its people and culture

The design draws on the city's identity as an 'ice city' and contender to host the 2020 Winter Olympics. The forms are referenced in the fractured ice that covers the local Songua River in the winter

The design draws on the city's identity as an 'ice city' and contender to host the 2020 Winter Olympics. The forms are referenced in the fractured ice that covers the local Songua River in the winter

The concept for the tower evolved from the historical pole housing structures or 'diaojiao', perched over terraced landscapes

The concept for the tower evolved from the historical pole housing structures or 'diaojiao', perched over terraced landscapes

The concept for these new islands is based upon the interpretation of the existing natural and urban context, as well as the conservation of local resources

The Rock is a 60-storey commercial tower in Chongqing. Its form is generated as the logical, contextual response to the topographical features that surround the city. The structure is intended to be both natural and embedded in its surroundings, at the same time being a distinctive and recognisable sculptural form

The Rock is a 60-storey commercial tower in Chongqing. Its form is generated as the logical, contextual response to the topographical features that surround the city. The structure is intended to be both natural and embedded in its surroundings, at the same time being a distinctive and recognisable sculptural form

The design principles and strategies for the demonstration site will be implemented across the whole of the Eco City through a comprehensive guidelines document

The design inspiration for the Tangshan landscape design is founded in the unique forms and qualities of the hot spring mines that characterise the area

The new Alibaba Headquarters is a benchmark for the modern workplace in China, comprising 150,000 square metres of flexible open plan office space within a campus style layout.

The new Alibaba Headquarters is a benchmark for the modern workplace in China, comprising 150,000 square metres of flexible open plan office space within a campus style layout.

The buildings forms are designed to facilitate pedestrian movement in and around the complex. The design integrates the existing landscape, historic buildings and ancient city wall, and provides clear views to and from the existing Mingseng central business district

Being the first of its kind to marry local ideology with international Hilton standards, the challenge with the Guiyand Hilton Hotel was to encourage the client to accept the HASSELL design philosophy over neo-classical interior styling that is popular in China today

The objective of the HASSELL design was to activate the waterfront space to enliven its commercial, cultural and tourism facilities while connecting the waterfront with its surrounding urban fabric

The objective of the HASSELL design was to activate the waterfront space to enliven its commercial, cultural and tourism facilities while connecting the waterfront with its surrounding urban fabric

Our proposal was for a very clear and memorable scheme that unifies two sites and various building functions under a single canopy. The canopy form ensures a strong, singular image that is legible from the air, surrounding highways and from a human perspective at street level

The Chinese lotus flower concept permeates the design of the hotel's restaurant and tea lounge areas, instilling an Asian flair with a touch of warmth and sophistication

The Chinese lotus flower concept permeates the design of the hotel's restaurant and tea lounge areas, instilling an Asian flair with a touch of warmth and sophistication

As the designer for the new fitout, HASSELL translated the guidelines of Standard Chartered Bank's Global Design Standards into a physical work environment that is fresh, energetic and contemporary, at the same time maintaining a link with the long history of the organisation

As the designer for the new fitout, HASSELL translated the guidelines of Standard Chartered Bank's Global Design Standards into a physical work environment that is fresh, energetic and contemporary, at the same time maintaining a link with the long history of the organisation

Our proposal was for a very clear and memorable scheme that unifies two sites and various building functions under a single canopy. The canopy form ensures a strong, singular image that is legible from the air, surrounding highways and from a human perspective at street level

We took the Radisson project as an opportunity to explore traditional Chinese design elements and craftsmanship reworked in a modern environment, so that both visitors and locals may start to experience Chinese culture and design on a different level.

We took the Radisson project as an opportunity to explore traditional Chinese design elements and craftsmanship reworked in a modern environment, so that both visitors and locals may start to experience Chinese culture and design on a different level.

The new city will be developed as an 'eco city', utilising both contemporary technology and traditional Chinese methods of soil and water conservation to minimise environmental impact

The new city will be developed as an 'eco city', utilising both contemporary technology and traditional Chinese methods of soil and water conservation to minimise environmental impact

The challenge of the project was to cost effectively deliver a range of complimentary recreation experiences that would appeal to all sectors of the community as well as providing a ceremonial setting suitable for the important task of handing back Hong Kong to China

The challenge of the project was to cost effectively deliver a range of complimentary recreation experiences that would appeal to all sectors of the community as well as providing a ceremonial setting suitable for the important task of handing back Hong Kong to China