A vertical place for a vertical city
Taiziwan Mix Use Complex
Location: Shenzhen, China
Client: China Merchant Group
Programme:55.000 m² High-end apartments, 55.000 m² commercial & office
The site is located next to the newly opened water transport terminal in the heart of Shekou harbor area. It is the emerging gateway between mainland China, Hongkong and Macau and therefore in a pivotal position for what is to become the world’s largest megacity.
The site consists of a commercial plot and a residential plot, each designated for 55.000 m² of GFA. The design focused on creating an iconic skyline at this prominent location, as well as creating functional and attractive public space. Urbanistically, the complex is connected via underground, ground floor public space and an elevated pedestrian bridge system, together they establish a highly accessible site. Architecturally, the apartment complex is formed by three view-maximizing towers, connected by a commercial ring at their waist to provide phenomenal public space as well as lush sky deck. The twin office towers on the other plot sit on a commercial plinth, linked by a sky lobby with open meeting space and fantastic views. The façade design utilizes the shading devices as
Urbanistically, the complex is connected via underground commercial zones, ground floor public space and an elevated pedestrian bridge system, together they establish a highly accessible site. Architecturally, the apartment complex is formed by three view-maximizing towers, connected by a commercial ring at their waist to provide phenomenal public space as well as a lush sky deck. The twin office towers on the other plot sit on a commercial plinth, linked by a sky lobby with open meeting space and splendid views across Shenzhen Bay. The façade design utilizes the shading devices as a practical and aesthetical manner to achieve a harmonious yet diverse look of the tower ensemble.
Stages:
2017 Concept
Awards:
2017 Competition 2nd Prize
Team:
Markus Appenzeller, Chunyang Chang, Emanuel Dad Khan, Richard Grey, Nikola Nikodijevic, Andreea Nitu, Milena Zaklanovic
