Modeled after the traditional Chinese sailing ships and the mountainous landscape of Hainan Island to connect tropical nature to an urban cityscape seamlessly, Zaha Hadid Architects’ latest and greatest competition-winning design reimagines the cultural and arts center located in the harbor area of Sanya, China.
Spanning a total of 409,000 square meters, the new development aims to establish itself as the central hub for Sanya’s cultural activities by offering a diverse range of programs that include performing arts, theater, exhibition galleries, conferences, and commercial trade fairs. Not only that but to complement the district’s diverse program, city-center residences, hotels, a variety of shopping and dining amenities, a harborside boardwalk, gardens, marinas, and public plazas are also seamlessly integrated.
While we are no strangers to working with rockstar clients like Zaha Hadid, the scope and potential of this project allowed us to go the extra mile in terms of quality. We joined the competition process in its later stages, tasked solely with creating professional imagery for the exterior of the planned Opera House and Art Center – a dream of any 3D artist, frankly.
The Opera House stands brave against the stormy tropical sea, and just a hint of dystopic flair in a red-lit render inspired by the color of the sails the roof of the building was designed after.
We always aim to provide as many images as we can to help our clients choose the ones that best align with their goals and communication plans – these proactive efforts are a testament to good artistry and dedication when it comes to striving for the best at all times.