Shaoxing IFC Tower Bulego Barnealdeko Diseinua

Press Kit

Unique Properties

Shaoxing Honour Finance Center is a major contemporary comprehensive business district in Shaoxing for living, working, shopping and entertainment activities. The IFC office tower is the landmark building in the development. The target users for this tower are sophisticated international corporation from finance, insurance, technology, logistics and real estate markets. The center will also appeal to executives and consultants providing support for culture, education and manufacturing sectors.

Dimensions & Packaging

The whole development is consisted of 10 plots including commercial and residential plots. Office towers are located in 2 of the commercial plots, with total gross floor area 99,600sqm. The IFC tower is 168m in height 55,000sqm area and 26 floors. Each typical office floor provides 2,400 sq.m of area. When built, the IFC tower will be the tallest tower within the vicinity. The entrance lobby is 11.7m in floor height providing one-of-a-kind entry experience for the tower users.

Tags

Huafa, HFC, Shaoxing, Architecture, IFC, high-rise, high-end, Office, Aecom, HOK, Interior

Production Technology

The interior elements are consisted of rectangular elements made of large slabs of white marble defined by rows of natural textured stone finish. Gold bronze metal is used to frame the rectangular pattern and for touchable details like door handles, lighting, artwork and the café furnishings. The lift lobby ceiling creates a skylight effect above the waiting space. The lift lobby walls are cladded with crisp geometric panels of natural textured accent stone and the same bronze finishes.

Inspiration

The interior design approach of the office building is to pick up distinctive elements from local culture and architecture in Shaoxing, re-interpreting them into new forms as well as simplified geometries in a modern way to give the interiors a contemporary look and feel while complementing the architectural facade design. An international-style concept is adopted to the design. it is not only maximizes the entrance lobby ceiling heights but also features luxurious finishes in simple forms.

Project Duration

The development is located at the core area of Shaoxing and East of Jinghu District, it is the focal development of Jinghu New District, which is a well reputed water town in eastern Zhejiang province of China featuring with dense river streams and numerous lakes. The project is conveniently located adjacent to Jiefang Avenue on the west and Qunxian Middle Road on the south, while the Museum Station (Metro Line 5) will open as the supporting infrastructure for the whole community.

Operation Flow

The interior design for the building is derived from the dynamic architecture of the complex - the vertical lines of the façade and the dynamic horizontal ribbon that draws flow to the entrance and then soars to the top of the building. The lobby has very high ceiling and has room for a coffee for quick breaks. The interiors are bright, richly finished and well-lit offering opportunities to display sculptures/artworks and seasonal decorations.

Patents

Copyrights belong to Huafa Industrial Share Co., Ltd., Zhuhai

Image Credits

Image #1: Main Lobby Design
Image #2: Main Lobby Design
Image #3: Main Lobby Elevation
Image #4: Lift Lobby Design
Image #5: Typical Lift Lobby Design