Renowned for its rigorous selection and authoritative jury, the CREDAWARD stands among the most prestigious honors in global real estate and architectural design. The 2025 edition received more than 1,000 submissions from nearly 300 firms across 30 countries, celebrating visionary projects that redefine innovation, sustainability, and the future of urban life. The Sanxiang Bank Headquarters & Top San Hsiang Mixed-Use Development, a newly completed landmark on Changsha’s riverfront, has been recognized at the 2025 CREDAWARD, receiving the Silver Award as one of only 10 winners in the Comprehensive Commercial Project Category.

Anchored on a prominent site along the Xiang River in Changsha’s financial core, the 1.72 million square foot development weaves together a financial headquarters tower, three luxury residential towers, and a continuous podium with a 1,600 foot waterfront esplanade. Conceived as a new civic anchor for the city, the project hosts major cultural events and is reshaping how Changsha engages with its riverfront.

Project Director Leo (Xinyu) Li, describes the inspiration for the team that was led by late Partner Chien Chung (Didi) Pei, Director Li and Project Architect Andreas Symietz:

“Our vision was to craft an evolving urban landscape — one that integrates daily life, cultural identity, and the natural environment,” says Mr.Li. “From the rotating headquarters tower to the sail-like residential forms, every architectural decision reflects a dialogue between movement and memory, between the river’s past and the city’s future.”

Commissioned by SANY Group, a Fortune 500 company, and serving as their financial headquarters for Sanxiang Bank, Central China’s first privately owned commercial bank, the project embodies VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC’ commitment to designing architecture that bridges history and future, context and innovation, city, and nature.

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