“The 100-metre-high headquarters has a diagonally-braced structure and is characterised by a striking geometric form – the facade is pulled inwards near the base to form a symmetrical V-shape across the south-facing elevation. Wrapped in a gold-coloured diagrid lattice, the floor plates widen as the building rises, expanding to provide panoramic views of the river and the surrounding public plaza. The design maximises the available area within a compact rectilinear footprint, while respecting views of neighbouring structures.”
MoisheFromShakeShacksays
It looks like the megamall from the game Surviving Mars.
earthmoonsunsays
Hangzhou is beautiful. And they have some *brave* architecture.
MrPlaysWithSquirrels says
Oh I really like this!! Thanks for the post
HereUpNorth says
I found the write up on the architect’s site, with a link more pictures gallery: [https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/citic-bank-headquarters/](https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/citic-bank-headquarters/)
“The 100-metre-high headquarters has a diagonally-braced structure and is characterised by a striking geometric form – the facade is pulled inwards near the base to form a symmetrical V-shape across the south-facing elevation. Wrapped in a gold-coloured diagrid lattice, the floor plates widen as the building rises, expanding to provide panoramic views of the river and the surrounding public plaza. The design maximises the available area within a compact rectilinear footprint, while respecting views of neighbouring structures.”
MoisheFromShakeShack says
It looks like the megamall from the game Surviving Mars.
earthmoonsun says
Hangzhou is beautiful. And they have some *brave* architecture.