Urban Symbiosis
Urban Symbiosis Mix Use Towers by Xiyao Wang is a winner of the 2025 Golden A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design.
Urban Symbiosis is a Golden A' Design Award winner, an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvelous, and outstanding designs.
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Urban Symbiosis is a mixed use supertall development above the 7 Train station in New York City, integrating condos, serviced apartments, and offices. Celebrating the great underground, the subway entrance is placed at the center, offering natural light and 24/7 public access. The design optimizes energy loads by combining office and residential programs, reducing grid pressure. Unlike traditional vertical stacking, a horizontal split forms two towers, creating shared public spaces with amenities like restaurants, co-working areas, and gyms for constant interaction.
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Urban Symbiosis by Xiyao Wang
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Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award Winner in 2025.
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Urban Symbiosis Mix Use Towers
Urban Symbiosis is a Golden A' Design Award winner, an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvelous, and outstanding designs. Golden winners are exceedingly innovative, visionary, and glamorously dazzling creations that reflect the prodigy, wisdom, and prowess of their designers. Urban Symbiosis is expected to be a praised, trendsetting, and monumental invention that delivers unprecedented value. This Golden A' Design Award-winning design is a spectacular, respected project that highly benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Urban Symbiosis creates intense feelings of desire, evokes passion, encourages creativity, and fascinates us.
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Xiyao Wang
Xiyao Wang, a licensed architect and member of the AIA, is a distinguished professional known for his innovative and transformative contributions to the field of architecture. With a rich professional background spanning over eight years, Xiyao has honed his skills in some of the world's most prestigious architectural firms and institutions, like KPF, HOK & Nikken Sekkei. Currently serving as an Associate Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in New York, Xiyao leads the design, detailing, and documentation of cutting-edge façade designs for high-rise buildings. His expertise in parametric design tools and advanced 3D modeling techniques has been pivotal in conceptualizing and developing architectural strategies for both domestic and international projects. Xiyao's work is characterized by a deep understanding of environmental regulations, urban constraints, and client needs, which he seamlessly integrates into his design process. Xiyao's career is marked by significant achievements and diverse experiences. At the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Beijing, he played a crucial role in the urban design of Zhengzhou New District and independently designed the public interior of The First Historical Archive of China. His tenure at Maryann Thompson Architects and Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum furthis expanded his design repertoire, including impactful contributions to the Lincoln Community Center and the 4th & Harrison office complex. His academic credentials are equally impressive, with a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University and a Master and Bachelor of Architecture from Tsinghua University. Xiyao's dedication to the field is evidenced by his numerous awards, including honors from the ULI Hines Student Competition and the Hybrid Futures competition, as well as his recognition in prestigious platforms like the Architizer A+ Awards. Xiyao Wang's portfolio is a testament to his exceptional design capabilities, technical prowess, and unwavering commitment to advancing the architectural profession. His contributions continue to inspire and set new benchmarks in the industry, making his an invaluable asset to any architectural jury.
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Extended Play Lab
Extended Play Lab is an innovative architecture and interior design studio founded with the goal of exploring new approaches to spatial design. Based in New York, the studio is dedicated to creating dynamic environments that merge functionality with creativity. Extended Play Lab works across a variety of scales and typologies, integrating technology, sustainability, and contemporary aesthetics to design spaces that enhance the lives of their inhabitants. The practice is committed to a collaborative design process that involves continuous research, dialogue, and exploration.
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