Hangzhou, China · Completed 2017
| Location | Hangzhou, China |
|---|---|
| Completed | 2017 |
| Height | 100 m |
| Floors | 20 |
| Use | Office |
| Structure | Composite steel / concrete |
| Developer |
China Citic Bank Hangzhou Branch |
|---|---|
| Architect |
Foster + Partners East China Architectural Design Institute |
| Structural engineer |
East China Architectural Design Institute |
| Other consultants |
East China Architectural Design Institute Zheijang Zhongnan Curtain Wall Co., Ltd |
CITIC Bank Headquarters Tower, Hangzhou. Award: China Steel Structure Committee Gold Award. The headquarters tower for CITIC Bank has a prominent location in Hangzhou, on a main axis through a new central business district being constructed next to the Qian Jiang River. The site is also adjacent to one of the city's most recognisable landmarks – the distinctive golden sphere of the Intercontinental Hotel. The challenge for its design therefore, has been to create a new building that harmonises with its surroundings, yet has its own integrity and presence and provides an iconic headquarters for the Bank. Resonating with elements of traditional Chinese culture, the tower's design draws inspiration from the shape of the ancient 'dou' or 'ding' vessel, a traditional symbol of wealth, dignity and stability. The tower will be naturally ventilated for part of the year, grey water will be recycled and local materials utilised where possible to reduce embodied energy. [www.fosterandpartners.com] [Top of screenshot cut — building name and likes count not visible.]