LWK + PARTNERS is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s design projects in China won distinguished acclaims at world-renowned The Global RLI Awards 2021! The awards were announced in a hybrid presentation ceremony held in London on 23 September.
Zijing Paradise Walk, Hangzhou, China
• RLI Most Innovative Retail & Entertainment Project (Highly Commended)
Zijing Paradise Walk 
Zijing Paradise Walk
Designed with culture and wellness themes, this shopping mall freshens up the local retail scene with playful references to village life, Hui-style architecture and traditional Chinese gardens. Not only is the building aesthetically pleasing, but it also provides cool shades for passers-by with shifting and cantilevered forms.
MixC Dongguan Songshan Lake District Mixed Use Development, Dongguan, China
• RLI Future Project (Highly Commended)
MixC Dongguan Songshan Lake District Mixed Use Development 
MixC Dongguan Songshan Lake District Mixed Use Development
The project is conceived as a catalyst of urban transformation turning a sub-urban industrial landscape to a robust lifestyle and cultural hub. Featuring diverse energising public spaces and multifarious greenery, the project also benefits the community with premium apartments and commercial facilities.
The Global RLI Awards celebrates the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe. Since its inception 16 years ago, it has been regarded as one of the world’s most representative award programmes in the sector. Source and images Courtesy of LWK + PARTNERS.