After winning the competition to masterplan the entire water system area of China’s latest satellite city near the inland metropolis of Zhengzhou, NDA was tasked with designing all the water bus stations and facilities serving this innovative urban transportation system. In order to facilitate passengers’ orientation, the solution focuses on the strong symbolism of a sailboat’s mast to create instantly recognizable structures that can also become a powerful brand for the city’s tourism industry. At night, beacons of light are projected from the structural masts - orientating, attracting and inspiring tourists and denizens alike.