Fostering Community Engagement Through Thoughtful Architecture.

10 Design, part of Egis’ Architecture Line, is pleased to announce the completion of Zhuhai Civil Service Centre in Southern China. Located in Zhuhai's Xinxiangzhou District, the site is situated amidst the city's vibrant civic hub, with neighbouring civic facilities such as the public library, sports stadium, cultural palace, museums, and youth activity centres.

With a vision to integrate the service centre within this context, 10 Design has created an architectural dialogue that links communities to both public amenities and urban green spaces. By strategically orienting the building, the team has captured the essence of the place, offering scenic and tranquil views of the nearby mountain and public parks.

The Civil Service Centre comprises a 73-metre emergency control centre tower and four civil service office towers, all interconnected by a grand public deck. These four buildings house an array of public-facing offices from over 80 government departments, including taxation, social security, enterprise affairs, and property transactions, to name a few. It aims at providing an efficient one-stop location to fulfil all public and private government-related needs. 

In a departure from traditional government buildings, the design of this new civic landmark integrates a variety of public open spaces both within and around the main structures, fostering community interaction and providing a central gathering point for the district. The façade features a pattern that signifies the wings of a seagull – Zhuhai's iconic bird — illustrating a sense of local pride and creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. 


Echoing the theme of seagulls, the louvered canopy protects visitors from the sun during the notably hot summer months and seasonal rain, while allowing sufficient natural light into the building. The rooftop canopy utilises photovoltaic panels for electricity supply, creating a benchmark sustainable development within the city. 

“We’re honoured to be the design team behind this dynamic hub which will facilitate convenient and efficient service for the citizens,” said Peby Pratama, Design Principal, 10 Design. “The Zhuhai Civil Service Centre is a model for what government buildings can and should be – a welcoming, vibrant epicentre built for the community and complements the surrounding nature and neighbouring landmarks.”
 

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Project Info

 

Client | Zhuhai Huaju Development and Construction Co., Ltd.

Type | Cultural and Civic

Site Area | 42,222 sqm

GFA | 204,652 sqm

Height | Max. 73.3 m

Scope of Service | Architecture 

Status | Built in 2024

 

 

10 Design Team

 

Design Principal | Peby Pratama

Project Principal | Sonja Stoffels

Project Leaders | Joyce Lo, Han Tang, Jenny Po

Architecture Team | Bethany Huang, Lufei Li, Yan Liu, Sean Yuh, Benny Leung, Luisa Wang, Allison Li, Zhi Xia, Joshua So, Teddy Fan, Frankie Chan, Ping Wong, Leo Chan, Charlie Zhu, Charlie Gu, Christy Chan, Davin He

 

Consultant Team

10 Design – Lead Design Architect

BIAD  – Local Architect

BIAD  – Landscape Consultant

BIAD  – M&E Consultant

SZZFT – Interior Designer

BPI – Lighting Designer

KGE Group – Façade Designer

CGI – Icon & Frontop

Photo by SeilaoJiong Photography