Snhetta Selected to Design the New Qiantang Bay Art Museum in Hangzhou, China

"Snøhetta's concept is meant to embrace the duality of this context, between nature and the city, interpreting the flow of water as a metaphor for artistic and cultural movements through time. Positioned as a "gateway for imagination," the museum seeks to link the district's cultural cluster with the riverfront, symbolically channeling creativity from Hangzhou's urban core toward its defining natural landscape."

"The building takes the form of two interwoven, wave-like volumes inspired by the fluid motion of water and the connective structure of a bridge. This configuration organizes all circulation routes around a central node, establishing a dynamic public realm that encourages exploration and interaction. The undulating topography guides visitors across the site, leading them through a rhythmic sequence of outdoor and indoor experiences and culminating in a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the river and city skyline."

"Snøhetta has been selected to design the Qiantang Bay Art Museum, a new cultural landmark within the Qiantang Bay Future Headquarters development in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, China. Conceived in collaboration with the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. and Buro Happold, the project encompasses architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design over 18,000 square meters. The museum will form part of Hangzhou's expanding downtown area along the Qiantang River, serving as an important destination for art, culture, and public life."

Snøhetta has been selected to design the Qiantang Bay Art Museum within the Qiantang Bay Future Headquarters in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, in collaboration with the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. and Buro Happold. The project covers architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design across 18,000 square meters. The site occupies the confluence of the Qiantang River and the Central Water Axis with direct metro access and broad visual connections to both waterways. The design features two interwoven, wave-like volumes that organize circulation around a central node, extend landscape into interiors, and culminate in rooftop terraces and riverside promenades.

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