Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Wins Competition to Design China’s Tallest Skyscraper
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In a recent press release, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), a Chicago based international architecture firm, announced their competition win to design the Shimao Longgang Master Plan that includes a 700-meter tall skyscraper called the ShenzheAdrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Wins Competition to Design China’s Tallest Skyscraper
In a recent press release, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), a Chicago based international architecture firm, announced their competition win to design the Shimao Longgang Master Plan that includes a 700-meter tall skyscraper called the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center.“Set between the foothills of Longcheng Park and Dayun National Park, the site is adjacent to several sporting venues. The graceful new tower references anthropomorphic characteristics, offering a new sculptural icon for northwest Shenzhen’s skyline,” states AS+GG in their press release.Envisioned to be among the tallest towers in the world, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center is located at the heart of the Shenzhen Longgang Master Plan and is going to be designed as the main center for every office and apartment building within the development. Talking about the design of the new tower, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill’s Design Partner Adrian Smith, FAIA said: “The Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center is anthropomorphic in its character, representing and honoring in an abstract way the athletes that train and struggle to have the opportunity to perform in the world-class stadiums, arenas, and natatorium directly adjacent to and integrated into the overall AS+GG master plan for this project. In this way, it adds a subtle layer of contextualism to the activities that these performance spaces contain. The result is a muscular expression in high-performance glass with layers of texture that define the elements of its shaped form.”At the top of the tower, a performance space, which will also double up as one of the world’s highest observation area, will be constructed to attract tourists. The tower’s top will also have additional club facilities, including a restaurant, a night club, spa services, and a grand swimming pool, all with views of Shenzhen and beyond.Describing the details of the master plan, AS+GG stated: “The mixed-use district that surrounds and connects with the tower contains a five-star hotel, offices, and conference facilities. A major retail facility defines the northeast corner of the site, while a community of apartment towers occupies the northwest section. The master plan integrates a dynamic new public realm that combines cultural and retail programs anchored by a cultural center and a main library. Programmed venues have open and enclosed spaces for recreation, leisure, tourism, art, dining, and social gatherings. Beautifully landscaped promenades connect patrons and visitors to every aspect of the activity.”Talking about the environmental aspect of the project, AS+GG said in their press release: “The environmental goal for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center and the surrounding landscape is to obtain LEED Platinum certification, therefore sustainability is considered in a holistic way: high-performance glass will be used to reduced heat gain; buildings are oriented to respond to existing environmental solar conditions for enhanced passive solar control; and strategic natural lighting for the interior spaces increases human comfort levels. The development was designed so that winds predominantly from the east and northeast are funneled into the open spaces to provide natural ventilation throughout the site and improve outdoor thermal comfort. The complex also will have a major public transportation center and bus terminal to move large groups of people to and from the site efficiently.”To cater to Shenzhen’s heavy rains and flooding during the summer months, water management occupies a central place in the design of the site. Landscape features are designed using engineered soils, retention ponds, native plants, and foliage as a network of systems that will help recycle the rainwater for irrigation and other uses.The Shimao Group develops large-scale, high-quality, integrated real estate projects, focusing on cities with a high economic growth potential in China.Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture is known for designing high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable architecture.The firm was founded in 2006 by partners Adrian Smith, Gordon Gill, and Robert Forest, and creates designs that aid society, advance modern technology, sustain the environment, and inspire those around us to improve our world. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more