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MixC Dongguan Songshan Lake
District Mixed Use Development,
Dongguan, China

Zijing Paradise Walk,
Hangzhou, China

Hengqin Port Mixed-use
Development, Zhuhai,
China

via two important channels. The first is through its global studio is always to create spaces that inspire. Placemaking is in every project
network in 12 cities and secondly their project designs and progresses they do, to encourage users to express themselves and interact with
are well documented on BIM-based project management platforms, the space and other people, both physically and online.
facilitating cross-border communications and sharing of records. This With many of their operations being in China, they are encouraged
kind of BIM-based project management is becoming the global norm by the fact the market is recovering fast, and they feel the building
and LWK + PARTNERS are among the more experienced adopters industry across Southeast Asia and the MENA region will continue to
of this approach in their operating regions. adjust in the coming 12 months as recovery is well underway.
Whilst China has traditionally been their main market, they see In the future they will remain focused on building resilience
Southeast Asia as a key growth market moving forward which for communities as a whole, and addressing holistic issues like
will remain a hub of urban growth and activities. Outside of Asia, health, work-life balance, cultural heritage, conservation and
they have launched a second office in the MENA region in Riyadh, environmental protection.
Saudi Arabia after first launching in Dubai, UAE. The firm’s existing LWK + PARTNERS recognise the role of architects and the
networks, experience in Asia and multidisciplinary expertise have building industry in general, in helping the planet combat climate
given clients across the world immense confidence in their design change and achieve a low-carbon future. Backed by research and
and delivery. As a result of this, their portfolio has expanded in experience, they incorporate a range of sustainable design features
breadth and diversity during the past three years, covering high-end in their projects and promote the use of greener construction
residences, retail, sports facilities and public infrastructure. approaches like Modular Integrated Construction in the industry.
The team at LWK + PARTNERS feel social media has powerfully They also share insights and exchange views with the international
changed how people perceive, experience and remember their community on net carbon zero, biophilic design, zero energy, eco-
surroundings. They feel that the built environment has always been cities and other ways to harmonise with the environment.
social spaces and the company sees social media as an extension and
evolution of that shared experience. Their ultimate design intention www.lwkp.com

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