urbanus + ADEPT: the two towers

'the two towers' by urbanus + ADEPT, shenzhen, china
all images © urbanus + ADEPT
all images courtesy of urbanus + ADEPT


chinese practice urbanus and danish firm ADEPT have collaborated to create 'the two towers', the winning proposal for an
international skyscraper competition in shenzhen, china. these new additions to the already impressive city skyline place
a greater emphasis upon its integration and contributions to the urban spaces at the street. a public zone will link the pair
of headquarter buildings, the minsheng financial tower and the adjacent CDB tower. reaching heights of 120 and 150 meters,
the outward form of the structures take a back seat to the enlivened and activated connecting ground levels. the subtle differences
of the exteriors accommodate the different identity of each tenant while the base generates a shared and unified image.



aerial view of the complex


at the base, smaller scale shifted volumes are arranged around a sunken plaza creating a shaded space for employees
of the adjoined companies. gardens filled with vegetation are placed above each of the stacked blocks create micro-climates
with diverse experiences. the translucent glass enclosures contrast the stone load-bearing facades above which are designed
to react to changing weather conditions offering a dynamic appearance throughout the day. atriums are distributed within the
column free interior at different elevations offering views of the surroundings.



view of towers from the surrounding context



public ground levels between the towers



facade



interior of public ground levels between the towers



at night



model



site plan



elevation



elevation



outward views and structural diagram



program distribution diagram



wind forces diagram



site context diagram