Nestled in the heart of Tianjin’s bustling central business district, Cop City Plaza is a beacon of modernity within the historic Heping District.  Adjacent to the old Russian Concession along the Haihe River, the development is framed by the vibrant waterfront road and major thoroughfares.  Leveraging its strategic location, this landmark mixed-use development by the Chinese Overseas Group connects seamlessly to multi-modal transportation lines.

Tianjin is a city where Eastern and Western traditions blend with modernity.  The heart of the Haihe River’s historical and cultural district displays a rich tapestry of architectural styles including the former Russian Consulate as a testament to these historical roots.  The primary design challenge of COP City Plaza was in harmonizing historical preservation with an infusion of contemporary flair.  Revitalizing this core area with fresh commercial energy, envisioning a contemporary stage set against an historical backdrop.  Honoring the past while embracing the future with bold progressive architecture and a renewed sense of purpose.

Along Liuwei Road, the building facades intertwine, creating a unified whole. Rich variations in local details, including undulating roofs, ensure cohesive yet dynamic street-facing facades. Prominent sections, emphasized by tower-like structures, showcase a distinctive Russian charm.
The design blends traditional concepts of streets and plazas into a multidimensional space, accommodating different scales and architectural characteristics.  It respects the elegance of the past while integrating contemporary elements.

The development incorporates sustainable practices in rainwater reutilization, energy conservation, land efficiency and the public environment.  It optimizes the site space by offering multi-functional shared commercial and public spaces in the form of plazas and sunken gardens.  And considers the impact of architectural forms and orientation, floor-to-floor separations, and window-to-wall ratios, resulting in energy conservation indicators that exceed current energy-efficient design standards.