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Bryan Chow

Bryan Chow

Shanghai, CN

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Aerial view of Masterplan and surrounding developments
Aerial view of Masterplan and surrounding developments
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Jinmao Suzhou 280m Tower + Eco Community 金茂苏州高铁新城超高层+生态社区

Competition Winning Entry:The High-Speed Rail New City serves as the focal point of Suzhou's "One Core, Four Cities" development strategy, aiming to establish a Suzhou-style modern urban area that encompasses a hub for high-end service industries and a low-carbon ecological sustainable demonstration zone. Situated in the heart of the High-Speed Rail New City, this project aligns closely with the theme of "Suzhou's landscape and new city technology." A standout feature of this development is a cutting-edge 280-meter super tower, which not only enhances the area's skyline but also sets a benchmark for the surrounding intelligent industry clusters. Capitalizing on the site's natural resources, it creates a new generation of urban ecological communities while maximizing the value of residential offerings. The design of the super tower aims to harmonize architectural aesthetics and structural integrity, exemplifying a fusion of art and functionality. Its robust framework and diagonal bracing provide multiple layers of defense against lateral forces, wind, and seismic loads, significantly enhancing structural efficiency. Moreover, they contribute directly to the architectural facade language. At the tower's apex, a distinctive crown not only reduces wind loads but also enriches the distinctive spatial experience of the sky garden in this location.

高铁新城是苏州“一核四城”发展定位的北部核心,将打造“苏州风格现代都市城区、枢纽型高端服务业态区、低碳生态可持续示范区”。本项目位于高铁新城的核心地块,紧扣“苏州山水,新城科技”的主题,以一座技术领先、形态优美的280m超塔引领片区天际线,树立智能产业集群的形象标杆。更充分发挥场地的自然资源优势,打造新一代城市生态社区,最大提升居住产品价值。超塔设计致力于建筑形象与结构体系的统一,创立一个艺术契合功能的典范。巨型框架及斜撑不仅提供了抗侧力、风与地震荷载的多道防线,大大提升结构经济性,更直接构成建筑的立面语言,于顶部形成极富标志性的塔冠——其透空不仅有利减轻风荷载,更是丰富了此处云中花园的特色空间体验。


 
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Status: Competition Entry
Location: Suzhou,Jiangsu,China
My Role: Design Director
Additional Credits: Aecom Design Lead: Colin Franzen
Project Team: Liu Xing, Pranav, Wang Feng, Eric Xiong, Wang Tiansu, Chen Jianing, Ruby Shen, Li Sijia, Dong Le

 
Residential and Tower Bird's Eye view
Residential and Tower Bird's Eye view
View from Across Huanxiu Lake
View from Across Huanxiu Lake
View from Northeast
View from Northeast
Evening View from Hui Ruyi Lake
Evening View from Hui Ruyi Lake
View of Crown and feature skydeck.
View of Crown and feature skydeck.
Hotel Skylobby Interior view, with Atrium through core.
Hotel Skylobby Interior view, with Atrium through core.