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Bryan Chow

Bryan Chow

Shanghai, CN

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Golden Topper BGC ICON Tower- 金昇马尼拉超高层

At a scale of 222,000sqm and 388m, this project is located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), the modern center of the capital Manila. It aims to elevate the image and functionality of this area, serving as a benchmark for business and commercial ventures while effectively integrating surrounding resources and enhancing industry clustering to create value for investors. The inspiration for the iconic tower's form comes from the Philippines' national flower, the Jasmine. With an efficient structural system, the design features flowing and graceful giant frames/columns connected by diagonal braces, resembling a blooming jasmine bud and achieving a perfect harmony between architectural structure and artistic representation. Despite the constraints of the site, the project opens up the ground level to create an active space that extends eastward to street plazas and municipal green areas, further contributing to the city's public realm. The upper segment of the tower will house the most luxurious and modern ultra-five-star hotel in the city center, while the tower's pinnacle will feature a distinctive "Sky Garden," serving as a high-altitude lounge for the city and community, creating a unique destination for sightseeing, leisure, and cultural experiences.

作为菲律宾“新高度”,本项目位于首都马尼拉的现代中心区——波尼法西奥环球城(BGC),将在形象、功能上全面提升本区域的商务商业标杆性,有效整合周边资源,加强产业聚集性,为投资者创造价值。超塔的形态灵感源于菲律宾的国花:茉莉,结合高效的结构体系,以流动、柔美的巨型框架 / 柱间斜撑线条,勾画出含苞待放的茉莉花朵,实现建筑结构与艺术形象的完美统一。在受限的场地条件下,建筑底部打开地面的活动空间,并向东延伸到临街广场、市政绿地,进一步为城市的公共性做出贡献。超塔的高段将是市中心最奢华、现代化的超五星级酒店,塔顶则将打造极富特色的“云中花园”,作为城市、社区的高空会客厅,形成独特的观光、休闲、人文胜地。


 
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Status: Competition Entry
Location: Manila,Philippines
My Role: Design Director
Additional Credits: Lead Designer: Colin Franzen
Project team: Teddy Tu, Wang Yue, Liu Xing, Clover Sixu, Xia Fan, Zhu Yinan, Shen Yuqian

 
Op1- Day Aerial View
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Op1- Night Aerial View
Op1- Night Aerial View
Op1- Perspective from East
Op1- Perspective from East
Op1- Day Aerial View 2
Op1- Day Aerial View 2
Op2 - Night Aerial View
Op2 - Night Aerial View
Op2 - Crown View
Op2 - Crown View
Op2- Day Aerial View
Op2- Day Aerial View
Op2- Perspective from East
Op2- Perspective from East
Op2-Drop off View
Op2-Drop off View