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SHANGHAI, CHINA

2012-2016

Shanghai Disney Resort – Tomorrowland

  • Entertainment

  • Design/Completion 2011/2016

  • Shanghai City Government & Walt Disney

  • CNY$ 25 billion/AUD$ 5 billion

  • SHDR site area 3.9 km2

  • Tomorrowland site area 29,546 m2

  • Tomorrowland Gross floor area 23,102 m2

  • Steel structure frame, concrete, masonry, glass, metal panels, fire retardant timber, PTFE & ETFE, GRP&GRC

Shanghai International Resort in the Pudong district covers an area of 7km2. In phase one of the resort, the Shanghai Disneyland theme park and infrastructure cover 3.9km2, divided into the Shanghai Disneyland project (1.13km2) and infrastructure (2.7km2).

Shanghai Disneyland theme park covers 1.13km2, is located in the centre of Shanghai international resort. The park will be constructed in several phases. Phase one includes a theme park of 91.1 hectares and guest parking of 21.58 hectares. The theme park is divided into BOH and five themed lands with special features.

Disneyland theme park includes 5 themed lands and one BOH. Every land has its unique features that give guests refreshing experiences. Tomorrowland sits west of the park, and it aims to provide guests with an immersive themed experience about human’s future life.

Tomorrowland is comprised of a multi-functional hall, merchandise, restaurants, food kiosks, outdoor stage, landscape, area restrooms, several amusement rides, show sets, etc.

Tomorrowland showcases dynamic architecture at the vanguard of design. It utilises cutting-edge building materials, techniques and sustainable strategies that are composed and integrated with a lush natural landscape.

 

As Walt Disney Imagineering's Senior Project Engineer, William's roles included but were not limited to:

  • Leading design/shop drawing review & coordination among multiple disciplines, including architecture, structure, interior, landscape, MEP, BIM, creative, show and production, ride, operation and maintenance, QS, schedule planning, project management, and construction management to obtain design approvals and construction certificates.

  • Managing and improving the project management control system (PMCS) for cross-departmental design and construction documents processes.

  • Leading multidisciplinary team’s site inspections, deficiency corrections, QA/QC activities.

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