mark dziewulski architect: united nations trade headquarters

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china by mark dziewulski architect image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

american firm mark dziewulski architect designed the united nations trade headquarters in beijing, china. the building is set at the focal point of the wangjing area, a new district in beijing and it is intended to provide the catalyst for the renewal for the area.

the design encompasses various buildings around a tower.the openness of the tower element and the textures of its detailing allude to the form of the materials promoted by the organization. the slender, bladelike proportion of the tower element was designed to allow natural light to reach all the interior spaces, reducing power usage. the tower is symmetrical in one direction but has a directionality that gives it a dynamic and sculptural quality. all aspects of the building were reviewed for their qualities in relation to responsible environmental design.

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, tower image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect

united nations trade headquarters, beijing, china image courtesy mark dziewulski architect