‘two towers’ by MA2 architects in shenzhen, china rendering © cz visual architecture  all images courtesy of MA2

american architectural design firm MA2 has released a proposal for ‘two towers’, a joined set of skyscrapers located
in the financial district of shenzhen, china. the high-rise buildings showcase the possibilities of a glass facade in two contrasting,
yet unified, approaches. 
 
a flat glazed surface appears to have been manipulated, creating dynamic forms. the elongated diamond shapes protrude,
developing a seemingly organic combination of dimension. another application of the glass appears to be rippled,
creating visual movement in an otherwise static object. the undulation dips inward, exposing the structural levels while simultaneously
forming balconies. together, the towers reflect their surroundings while distorting the encompassing image.
at the summit of each building is a green roof, offing a view over the financial quarter while bringing nature
into an otherwise urban environment. 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, china street view  rendering © cz visual architecture 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, chinaview of towers from nearby  rendering © cz visual architecture 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, china application of the glass appears to be rippled rendering © cz visual architecture 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, chinaview from below  rendering © cz visual architecture 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, chinainterior lobby rendering © cz visual architecture 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, china night view from above  rendering © cz visual architecture 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, china physical model 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, chinadetail of model

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, china section 

MA2: two towers in shenzhen, china site plan

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