TT Architects were awarded first place in an invited international competition for a large mixed-use development in Nanning, CHINA.
The site is located next to a river close to the main city.
Design Concept
The master plan was developed as an undulating landscape that is layered over car parking, mechanical plants and street front retail. Above the gardens residential towers grow organically to maximize sun, air and views. They spiral around the central Pod Tower which is the main focus of the site.
The 6 residential towers are grouped into 2 pairs of 3 and step-up from 143.3m to 168.5m in height. In total they contain 69,000sqm of residential floor area with each group sharing communal sky gardens, taking advantage of the cooling breezes in this subtropical location.
The towers are conceived as a screen of tall bamboo clusters. An adjustable filigree of terracotta louvres will screen the facades, provide shading and contribute to the perception of transparency and lightness of the Architecture. Lush tropical balcony plantings will help cool the apartments, filter the air and further enhance the appearance of green towers.
Status: Proposal ongoing