For luxury residential developments, visual appeal stems not from the overstacking of materials, but from restrained aesthetics. At Haiwei Zhongtian Anpu, GOA draws on the ethos of minimalist aesthetics to explore new aesthetic and atmospheric expressions for urban living.

Located in the core area of Xiaoshan, the project comprises high-rise residences and townhouses. The master plan is anchored by an east-west axis. The main west entrance fronts Zongxi Road. The high-rise cluster adopts a double-row layout combined with elevated floors and landscape corridors to frame a spacious central courtyard to its fullest. Townhouses in the eastern zone are arranged in three parallel north-south rows, borrowing views of the municipal river to the east through gaps between buildings.

Rooted in the classics of modernism, the design rejects redundant ornamentation and creates rich variation through subtle textural rhythms and light-shadow interplay against restrained materiality. The high-rises employ aluminum, terracotta tiles and stone. Horizontal lines and expansive glazed surfaces accentuate the buildings' horizontal extension, conveying a minimalist yet grand aesthetic. A standout feature is the terracotta cladding between high-rise floor slabs. Leveraging the inherent colour and lustre of terracotta, the tiles are cut, recessed, projected and composed in varied patterns to generate nuanced light-dark layers and three-dimensional depth. The townhouses feature vertical stone frames forming a solid base at lower levels, while openwork metal frameworks crown the rooftops, balancing solidity and void. Varying base heights along the alley façades break monotony and establish a lively rhythmic sequence.

The completed demonstration zone functions as a resort-like precinct within the community. Its material palette, textures and massing logic carry forward the formal language of the residential blocks. The approximately 900 m² infinity water feature mirrors architecture and planting. The spacious water courtyard, high-transparency envelopes and extensive glazing form a living canvas, where natural light animates shifting shadows and atmosphere emerges effortlessly. Window-side countertops in the neighbourhood centre sit flush with the exterior water surface, dissolving boundaries between interior and exterior and evoking a quiet sense of ease.