E2-Topia Investment Holding Group has selected Grontmij to design an International Financial & Technology Centre (IFC) in Wuhan, China. Grontmij will also contribute to the improvement of the
natural environment in this dense urban area, through the design of an integrated mobility concept and green public spaces. The IFC includes a new 220-metre top quality office tower, a five-star hotel, a shopping mall and residential buildings. The total floor area is 554,000 m2, including 160,000 m2 of underground retail outlets and parking facilities.

Another important aspect in the design is improving the quality of life in this vibrant area, with a major public transport hub. Heavy local traffic not only causes regular congestion, but also increases
air pollution. Grontmij proposes an integrated and intelligent mobility concept to relieve traffic pressure and to optimize the transfer of passengers from bus and metro. These plans include separation of traffic flows of vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Grontmij’s plan to improve the area’s livability and provide recreational areas for local inhabitants also includes the integration of highquality green public spaces.

Year: 2014
Client: E2-Topia Investment Holding Group
Size: 554.000 m2