Shuibei International Center Kantoorgebouw by Aedas

Shuibei International Center Kantoorgebouw by Aedas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Goud in Architectuur, Gebouwen en Constructieontwerp Competition Category.

GoudArchitectuur· 2021

Shuibei International Center Kantoorgebouw

by Aedas

Client: Shenzhen Gmond International Industry Co., Ltd

A' Design Award in Goud Winner in Architectuur Category

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The Design

About Shuibei International Center Kantoorgebouw

Shuibei International Center is een kantoortoren met een winkelcentrum in de plint, gelegen in een industriepark. De toren is 197,5 meter hoog en telt 43 bovengrondse verdiepingen en vier kelderverdiepingen. De vorm is geïnspireerd op bamboe, en een gesegmenteerde compositie verenigt de verschillende functies. Langs de plint en de toren zijn meerdere daktuinen aangebracht, die bewoonbare ruimtes creëren voor uiteenlopende doeleinden en tentoonstellingen. Een landschappelijk vormgegeven trap vormt een expositieruimte voor culturele evenementen op de plint en vervaagt de grens tussen binnen en buiten.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Goud

Shuibei International Center Kantoorgebouw is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Goud, een immens prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan eersteklas, schitterende en uitmuntende ontwerpen. Winnaars in Goud zijn uiterst innovatieve, zeer visionaire en glamoureus verblindende creaties die het genie, de wijsheid en de bekwaamheid van hun ontwerpers weerspiegelen. Shuibei International Center Kantoorgebouw wordt verwacht een zeer geprezen, trendzettende en monumentale uitvinding te zijn die ongekende waarde levert. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Goud heeft gewonnen, is een spectaculair, gerespecteerd project dat enorm baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Shuibei International Center Kantoorgebouw wekt intense gevoelens van verlangen, roept passie op, moedigt creativiteit aan en fascineert ons.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Located in the image display position of the industrial park. The complex is an office tower of 197.5m, with a podium mall. With bamboo inspiration, architecture adopts segmented method to unify the whole function. Multiple sky gardens spread along the podium and tower, creating habitable spaces and multifunction and exhibition areas. Landscaped staircase creates an exhibition space for cultural events on podium, that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total area is 105000 sqm by gross area while land area is 6988.It has 43 floors above ground and 4 floors in basement.Tower is 197.5 meters high and standard tower floor is 1680 sqm on average. Office floor height is 4.5m high, with 3m clearance.
Tags: Gateway / Eye of the city/ Sky garden/ Giant LED/ bamboo/ Taoist thought
Production Technology: The curtain wall of the tower adopts the unit type glass window, and the metal curtain wall of the podium adopts the slotted curtain wall, and fully optimizes the flat surface, so as to save the cost.
Design Challenge: This project is located in high density neighborhood, with multifunction programs. The challenge was to carefully tackle all the limitations and explore new ways to fulfill a sustainable design. The project is very unique in functions, aesthetic and economical senses. Podium curved facade is quite a challenge to be built. This is a ‘one of’ iconic building which will truly represent for the district identity.
Inspiration: The overall shape of the building originates from the “bamboo” of the totem of Chinese traditional culture, which means its noble character. The “one” shape of the podium, the “two-piece” shape of the tower, and the “three” level bamboo section of the tower symbolize the “one in life, two in three, three in all” of Taoism, forming the heaven, earth and man, that is, the three-stage structure of the tower.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2015 and finished in September in 2020.
Operation Flow: The layout of the tower plans are designed focusing on the best views while minimizing the shadows casted on neighboring buildings. With flexibility in mind, the tower core was designed to be able to be divided into 3 different lift lobbies serving three different tower zones. This allows tenants to rent the tower by sections. Multiple sky gardens spread along the podium and tower, creating habitable spaces and multifunction and exhibition areas.
Team Members: Dr Andy Wen, Liu Yan
Image Credits: Image #1: CreatAR, architectural photography, 2020.
Image #2: CreatAR, architectural photography, 2020.
Image #3: CreatAR, architectural photography, 2020.
Image #4: CreatAR, architectural photography, 2020.
Image #5: CreatAR, architectural photography, 2020.