Yongkai Landmark Tower (2014)

Project Data
 
Total GFA:   375.000m2
Location:   Nanning, China
Function:   Mixed-Use
Features:   Winning 1st Prize Competition Entry
Scope:   Architectural Master Plan, Concept, SD and DD Design
Status:   Planning
 
 
Project Summary
 
This development - most notably the office landmark tower - is functionally directly related to the ASEAN group of collaborating nations. As such the carrying aesthetic theme was that of flower petals - a feature found in all ASEAN countries as part of their cultural identity or even their national flags. Simultaneously, this represents the city of Nanning itself, a location known for its lush green vegetation and surroundings. This motive is applied in various ways: as main iconic design for the landmark towers facade, as a more subtle texture to the mall screen facade and as a guiding principle for the organically shaped shading balconies of the residential towers.

The functional program has been arranged by integrating office tower and podium mall with a shared conference center and locating the residential towers at strategic locations to maximize their panoramic views towards - but not obstructed by - the landmark tower.

By offering a secluded courtyard as the central area for the retail podium, a large public roof garden on its top, an open panorama bar at the top of the landmark tower and residential apartments with large outdoor panorama balconies, the project sets is highly attractive to buying residents, as prime office location and for shoppers all over and beyond Nanning city.