Gold Trading Square (2016)

Project Data
 
Total GFA:   40.000m2
Location:   Shenzhen, China
Function:   Office
Features:   Integration of Office and Public Park as District Center
Scope:   Architectural Concept Design Competition Entry
Status:   Planning
 
 
Project Summary
 
This scheme expanded the use and reach of the required gold trading center into a public urban landmark in the new financial business center. In order to provide a high quality office environment and also establish the Gold Trading Square as a destination. A complex integration of functional zones activates interior, exterior and landscaped spaces:
 
Extremely flexible office floors with natural light covering all work areas
Below-grade Jewelry Market connected to park and Food Courtyard
F&B Courtyard as central meeting space of surrounding finance district
Urban Park as new central district recreation area

In the design a series of passive measures were implemented which raise user comfort and improve energy efficiency, such as: 
 
Reducing need for artificial light by providing plenty of daylight in all work zones
Reducing summer overheating (and cooling demand) by a facade structure that works as shading system
Using building’s upper floors as natural shading for exterior F&B Courtyard