zaha hadid: galaxy soho in process

'galaxy SOHO' by zaha hadid architects, beijing, china
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designboom recently visited the construction site for the 'galaxy SOHO' project designed by london-based zaha hadid architects
in beijing, china. under way and moving towards completion, the exposed concrete structures are acquiring their cladding of
glass curtain wall units. the lower levels of the four undulating towers are allotted for retail and entertainment spaces while
office and work areas are positioned within the middle of the buildings. panoramic views of the great avenues are offered from
the highest floors dedicated to bars, restaurants and cafes. a series of elevated and enclosed pedestrian pathways bridge the voids
between the structures. devoid of corners, this fluid configuration reinvents the classical chinese courtyard creating a continuous
internal arrangement within the heart of the urban landscape.
see designboom's original coverage of this project's early schematic and design development phases.

view from pedestrian bridge
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view approaching the complex
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entry path
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lobby
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stair to rooftop of lobby
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view of recessed plaza from roof
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construction on plaza level below grade
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perimeter scaffolding
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before installation of curtain wall units
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one of the towers
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bridges for construction workers
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construction equipment
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safety fences at each level
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pedestrian bridge between two towers
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installation of curtain wall units
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curtain wall units
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model
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model
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