Stands at the estuary of the Pearl River, the iconic 339-metres Hengqin International Financial Centre tower has added to the skyline of the region overlooking Macau across the other side of the water. It is designed by the award winning architectural firm Aedas. Statement from the architect states that: “The spirally rising volume invokes the Chinese myth of flood dragons emerging from the sea – a perfect metaphor for the strength and power of the region.” What a bold and strong statement for a building!
Located in Zhuhai’s Hengqin Island, a future financial district connecting Hong Kong, Macao, and other major cities in the Greater Bay Area. The city, surrounded by the sea and mountainous terrain and positioned at the heart of this world-class city cluster, is set to become the catalyst of growth highlighted in China’s latest national development strategies.
“The site possesses powerful momentum for future developments. So we imagined this unique building to express the quality of speed, growth, and vitality. It resembles prosperity of the new district and rise of the country,” explains Dr. Andy Wen, Aedas Global Design Principal. The development comprises mixed programs including Grade-A office, conference and exhibition amenities, commercial apartments, and retail space. Conventional and retail spaces are placed in the podium to allow for easy public access. Offices are located at the middle section of the tower while the apartments are placed at the top, enjoying the stunning views of the area.
The design team has to impose high requirements on the tower’s wind load to withstand the strong winds during typhoon seasons due to the subtropical climate of Zhuhai. The building’s orientation is meticulously adjusted to reduce wind drag and improve pedestrians’ experience. The fluid elevations are clad in glass and metal panels, sweeping down to form a huge curtain wall system swept aside and end in horizontally creased envelope surrounding a high exhibition space with a canopy over the entrance. A smooth transition between the tower and the low rise podium is achieved by twisting the vertical elements of the building into the podium roof.
Source: ArchDaily
坐落在珠江口，这座339米高横琴国际金融中心成了该地区的新标志，风水好的地段还可以俯瞰对面的澳门。它由屡获殊荣的建筑公司Aedas所设计。建筑师的声明指出：“螺旋式上升的体积唤起了从海中涌出的洪水龙的中国神话，这是对该地区实力和力量的完美诠释。”
位于珠海的横琴岛，这是一个未来的金融区，连接香港，澳门和大湾区的其他主要城市。这座被海洋和山脉环绕的城市，将成为中国最新国家发展战略中强调的成长區纽。
该项目包括高级办公楼，会议和展览设施，商业公寓和零售空间。办公室位于塔楼的中部，而公寓则位于塔顶，可让住户欣赏到该地区的壮丽景色。
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