Dongtou Passenger Port

Cruise Terminal for Simo Architectural Engineering Design Co., Ltd

Located at Tantoushan Bay in Dongtou, the site serves as a link between urban and scenic areas. Inspired by the concept of Symbiosis of Mountain and Sea, terraced setback buildings and green slopes are designed. They blend the mountain and sea elements to craft a three dimensional space. It connects the mountains and the coastline longitudinally, and incorporates an 800meter commercial waterfront belt transversely. Vertically, it zones the transport, commercial, and ecological corridors, forming a low carbon symbiotic entity.

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Unique Properties

Located at Tantou moutain Bay in Dongtou, the site links urban and scenic zones. Guided by the "Symbiosis of Mountain and Sea" concept, terraced setback buildings and vegetated slopes blend mountain and sea to create a three-dimensional space. Longitudinally connect mountains and coastline, transversely integrate an 800-meter commercial-waterfront belt, vertically zone transport, commercial, and ecological corridors, shaping a low-carbon symbiotic entity.

Tags

Terminal，Mountains and seas，Seashell，landscape

Production Technology

Employs a curved concrete shell structure,Ensure that there is no large space for columns in the room

Design Challenge

In a complex terrain environment, how can buildings blend seamlessly with the "mountains and seas", and how can they provide people with a leisure walking space?

Project Duration

Location: Dongtou District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China Design Period: January 2023

Research

The base at Tantou Mountain in Dongtou constructs a three-dimensional space based on the concept of "mountain-sea symbiosis" and creates a low-carbon entity. The cruise terminal integrates the elements of Buddhist grottoes and seashells, creating the artistic conception of "Buddhist Grottoes in a Mirage City by the Sea".

Inspiration

The Dongtou passenger port draws inspiration from the curvilinear forms of seashells, integrating the morphological essence of Buddhist grottoes to craft the poetic concept of "Maritime Mirage of Sacred Caves." Resembling a colossal shell cradling a pearl, the structure materializes as a mirage-like seascape. Through layered archways and streamlined shell-like volumes, it enhances its landmark identity as a pilgrimage gateway while transcending Buddhist cultural motifs into contemporary poetics.

Project Overview

Dongtou Passenger Port Cruise Terminal has been a Golden winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Pengfei He.

Golden Recognition

Pengfei He was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Dongtou Passenger Port Cruise Terminal.

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