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moshe safdie: chongqing chaotianmen
'chongqing chaotianmen' by safdie architects in chongqing, china
all images courtesy of safdie architects
international firm safdie architects has announced its newest project, 'chongquin chaotianmen', a mixed-use complex
in chongquin, china, located at the meeting point between the yangtze and jialing rivers. the historically significant site
was the traditional chaotian gate where officials received imperial decrees from the emperors. to honor its previous use,
the center is divided into eight north-facing towers in the shape of sails upon the water,
a modern representation of a fleet of ancient chinese ships.
aerial view
the two central towers are 358 meters (1175 feet) above the flood plain. they will contain a service residence, a hotel,
private residences and office spaces that will be linked by a garden bridge.
private residences and office spaces that will be linked by a garden bridge.
tucked within the large towers are four shorter versions at a height of 248 meters (814 feet). together, they form a continuous arch.
along the exterior, a connecting platform links the two residential and two office towers together. within the overpass is a full floor of hotel lobby,
restaurants and clubs. above are the rooftop gardens and pools. the remaining two smaller structures are residential,
giving the project a total of 302, 000 sq. meters of living units. underneath the skyscrapers are five levels of public programs
including cultural facilities, a conference center, a theatre, retail destinations and hubs for land and water transportation including ferry docking.
along the exterior, a connecting platform links the two residential and two office towers together. within the overpass is a full floor of hotel lobby,
restaurants and clubs. above are the rooftop gardens and pools. the remaining two smaller structures are residential,
giving the project a total of 302, 000 sq. meters of living units. underneath the skyscrapers are five levels of public programs
including cultural facilities, a conference center, a theatre, retail destinations and hubs for land and water transportation including ferry docking.
upward view of towers
inward facing balconies with vegetation
communal spaces
view from restaurant
night view from yangtze river
view from water at dusk
day and night aerial views of model
section
site plan
project info:
architects: safdie architects
client: capitalland lts / capitamalls asia ltd/ singbridge holdings pte. ltd.
client: capitalland lts / capitamalls asia ltd/ singbridge holdings pte. ltd.
size: 817, 000 sq. m. (8, 800,000 sq.ft)
expected cost: 3.1 billion USD
It looks like the second coming of Marina Bay Sands.
JR 12.02.11
copy and paste...
firman 12.02.11
WOW!!!!
cash 12.02.11
I really like this. I looks like the type of architecture that I would like to see more of in this world.
cheyne owens 12.02.11
the complexity...speechless.
dan $bossen 12.02.11
enough with the sarcasm... let's talk about how lucrative this project is for his office.
seems to be the driving force
seems to be the driving force
bob 12.02.11
it's a larger version of the museum at Marina Bay with the same bridge thing on it. it's nice, but it's such a repeat.
aah 12.02.11
Boring, repetitive glass buildings with a poor relation to the scale of the surroundings. Even the plinth seems to serve as a way of appearing larger than the context. Also, the sky deck seems to bare no relation to the rest of the building, other than that it's set on top of it. If he's going to steal an idea from another building it should at least be incorporated well.
Chris 12.02.11
from the humanist design perspective, I think the skydeck would offer a really nice look at the city and two rivers... maybe there is some greater functional use that this could have as well...
plus I have to say that on the concept side, I like the reinterpretation of the area's historical significance into sail-like forms; in profile you see a big difference against marina bay sands.
plus I have to say that on the concept side, I like the reinterpretation of the area's historical significance into sail-like forms; in profile you see a big difference against marina bay sands.
bikki 12.02.11
wonder if singapore can sue him for designing the same sky high infinity pool for china.... nice but come on ... we all know bills have to be paid but .....
rjf 12.02.11
well, the money probably really good..
dnto 12.04.11
All of the above and..... the wind velocity between each building could add some extra excitement for xtreme sport, energy generation, bungy jumping, Aeolian harp music or free fall.
michaelangelodesign 12.04.11
It is the chinese version of the Holy-land project in Jerusalem :)
NB 12.05.11
3 words.... MARINA BAY SANDS.
Ko 12.05.11
Developers dream with very simple shapes, economy and organization. That's what we are hired for. When we get to the age of past 60, we focus on making most of the program.. When financial incentives allow developer to include environmentally sustainable issues with real payback, then we do things differently. But for now, this is professional.
tapani talo 12.05.11
As an architect, having visual continuity between projects during your career is logical. Its the same architect as the marina bay sands so it would make sense that the design has some influences from earlier works, especially if there were successful elements in the original design.
Aaron M. 12.06.11
It seems to be appropriate for the area, whether it looks like MBS or not. I've noticed the base has serious work done, which would be needed at the confluence of two rivers. Changes I could see for the design, would be to lower the rooftop garden and incorporate it to cover all the buildings. By lowering and incorporating all of the buildings, the price/rent of those apartments above, would be higher. d;-)
Jetwax 12.07.11
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