‘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.
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.
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.
street view rendering © cz visual architecture
view of towers from nearby rendering © cz visual architecture
application of the glass appears to be rippled rendering © cz visual architecture
view from below rendering © cz visual architecture
interior lobby rendering © cz visual architecture
night view from above rendering © cz visual architecture
physical model
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