Shenzhen Baoan
Shenzhen, 2012
Office/administration buildings, Residential/commercial buildings Competition
In the southern Chinese production metropol Shenzhen, the new quarter Baoan is developed. It will offer attractive residences and retail areas. The new quarter is located close to the coastline and offers a view to near Hongkong.
In a competition schneider+schumacher and Shenzhen University jointly designed two office high-rises. The towers are connected by a public bridge, that leads over a road. The plan of the building maximises both, sea view, and incidence of daylight. With their parametric glass facade, and the balanced energy concept, the twin towers fit perfect into the new modern skyline of Baoan.
Technical details:
Typology: Office/administration buildings, Residential/commercial buildingsGross floor area: 65,000 m²
Procurement documentation: Competition
Service phases (HOAI): 1