Qianhai Supertall Towers

Leaning and Opening — The tower's leaning structure allows for the strategic positioning between two underground railways, which in turn create big generous openings on the ground floor that are activated as public space.

Penthouse Terraces — The west-facing walls extend to the sky, creating a sculptural and characteristic skyline.

Extend and Taper — The tapering of the towers allow for an efficient structural design that mitigates wind-loads and provides a cost-saving element.

Biophilic Outdoor Terraces — Cascading biophilic balconies run from the street level up to the roof and create a pocket of outdoor areas accessible from the office spaces.

Connection to the Green Belt — The entry areas are highlighted by tall wide canopies that provide shade and cover from rain. On the north side a sky bridge connects the building with retail and the Green Belt.

Urban Living Room — An urban living room providing shade and protection from rain enables the connection between the shopping mall, a retail podium and the Green Belt.

Rippled Landscape — The landscape is formed like a series of ripples. Like the Qianhai Bay, these ripples make people flow through the entrances in and around the tower's public spaces.

Views — Each tower's tripod footprint secures multiple views from inside the building and out towards the city and ocean.

Facade — Both functional facades for the towers take inspiration from the waves of the sea, making them slightly shimmer through the passing time of the day.

Crown Penthouse Terraces — Together, each of the tower’s three structural volumes create an iconic crown which provides the penthouse apartments with generous terraces.

Placement — The towers are carefully placed on the site to leave the network of railway traffic below ground undisturbed.