Shuibei International Center 辦公大樓 by Aedas

Shuibei International Center 辦公大樓 by Aedas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 金獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

金建築· 2021

Shuibei International Center 辦公大樓

by Aedas

Client: Shenzhen Gmond International Industry Co., Ltd

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Shuibei International Center 辦公大樓

水貝國際中心係一座設有裙樓商場嘅辦公大廈，位於一個工業園區內。大廈高197.5米，地上共43層，另設四層地庫。建築形態靈感源自竹子，以分段式構圖將唔同功能統一起嚟。多個空中花園沿裙樓同塔樓分佈，營造出可供多種用途同展覽嘅宜居空間。一條景觀樓梯喺裙樓上形成文化活動嘅展覽空間，並模糊咗室內同室外嘅界線。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Shuibei International Center 辦公大樓是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計Shuibei International Center 辦公大樓將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Shuibei International Center 辦公大樓激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

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.