Santa Monica, CA
MIXED-USE
Size: 1.3 Million sq. ft.
The Kangde Center building plan takes a radical approach. Rather than piercing the core through the middle of the building, we placed the vertical circulation at the perimeter and opened the 280-meter tall atrium to the sky. To further enhance the experience of the atrium, the apertures produce opportunities for light to fill the space and frame captivating views of the Chongqing skyline.
The 60 story high-rise building is composed of 120,000 square meters of commercial retail space, offices, and a five star boutique hotel. The commercial component of the high-rise is 14,700 square meters and comprises the first seven floors of the Kangde Center. The office program occupies the next 33 floors with 66,000 square meters, housing the leasing office, business conference center, and office space. The last 20 floors of the high-rise houses a five star boutique hotel and a roof sky lounge with 40,300 square meters.
Status: Competition Entry
Location: Chongqing, China
Firm Role: Architect