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ITALY -- /ARCHITECTURE/newswire -- May 13, 2025
Green Island Urban Power Substation by Xudong Zhu has been honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for 2025, signifying outstanding design achievement in Architecture, Building and Structure Design.
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Xudong Zhu's groundbreaking Architecture sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Bronze A' Design Award recognition in the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Competition.
In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Green Island Urban Power Substation” by Xudong Zhu has been distinguished with the bronze award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2025, in the highly competitive architecture, building and structure design category.
This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Bronze A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Green Island Urban Power Substation but also emphasizes the influential role of T.E.N in elevating standards within the architecture domain.
The visionary behind “Green Island Urban Power Substation” Xudong Zhu, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.
To explore “Green Island Urban Power Substation” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning architecture.
About Green Island Urban Power Substation
The power substation integrates sustainable design and urban functionality to redefine public infrastructure. Its double skin facade features solar panels on the south and east for energy efficiency, while planting troughs on green walls enrich the north and west. The southern facade reduces noise pollution and transforms the area into a linear park, creating opportunities for pedestrian activity and community interaction. This innovative approach highlights how essential infrastructure can contribute to both environmental and social well-being.
About A' Design Awards
The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award honors outstanding design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -- /ARCHITECTURE/newswire -- Jul 06, 2024
Xudong Zhu's Green Island project, completed in September 2024 in Shanghai, reimagines the urban power substation as a vibrant public space, blending energy efficiency, ecological design, and community engagement. Awarded Bronze in the 2025 A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award, the project demonstrates how essential infrastructure can enhance both environmental and social well-being in dense city environments.
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