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Phoenix Mansion

Phoenix

Phoenix is a residential complex in Chengdu, China. The site covers 43,000 square meters with a floor area ratio of 2.0, and the total built area is 138,000 square meters. Six modern high-rise buildings stand on the northwest side of the plot, and ten further residential buildings stand on the south side. Three classic Chinese-style houses with courtyards are placed in the southeast corner. Courtyards organize daily life and are enclosed by buildings, walls, corridors and pavilions. Materials include aluminum panels, glass, wood, tiles and stone.

Phoenix Mansion by gad was featured as a grand example of architectural design by the A' Design Award. Phoenix Mansion won the Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design in 2021. The A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design competition that recognizes superior design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.

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