OPEN, CONNECTED, BALANCED
Chuangyuan Tower embodies permeability and connectivity albeit a different emphasis and messaging from that of Fu-Ying Tower. Located in the North-West of Nanjing Software Park (NJSP), this commercial-office complex attempts to harmonise human and nature interactions while reflecting the openness of public government service. With this in mind, DP’s design approach was primarily about creating a landmark that blurs the boundaries between landscape and building. This was simply but powerfully expressed not only in its final architectural form but also in how the design effectively drew the surrounding greenery from the open space into the site.
In an effort to make the new development as pedestrian-friendly as possible, the ground level landscape was turned into an extensive green roof that gradually spirals upwards and rests on top of the circular podium. By thus configuring the space and its flow, the green roof serves two functions. Firstly, it is made accessible to the visitor from ground level. With restaurants and cafes lining the deck, it will encourage public activities and leisure. Here, workers and visitors to socialize, exercise, relax and play. Secondly, the scheme renders the building a part of the community park overlooking the nearby Lao Shan mountainous scenery. Through its integration with the site, the building becomes a significant imagery of harmony between humans and nature.
Spatial programme: Maximising vantage points
Taking into consideration the various aspects of land-use efficiency, low-density public space and the necessity for office and hotel privacy, the result was a stacking arrangement of a 10-storey open-plan office tower atop the 5-storey podium which consists of guest rooms and ancillary facilities. This building configuration allows the hotel and office block to be separated visually, maximizing the building views while sharing the facility space. Guest rooms in the podium are lined along the south wing, with one side facing the public greenery and an ecological green-island, and the inner room facing a garden view. The narrow width of the podium maximizes lighting and landscape views for the rooms.
Sustainable design: Responding to site and climate
The orientation of the building takes into consideration Nanjing’s climatic conditions. The layouts of the office and hotel rooms are such that user spaces are mostly positioned on the south side, receiving the most sunlight during winter. The office tower is positioned on the north side, to prevent casting shadows on the central courtyard. During winter, the northeastern wind is deflected by the office tower, whereas during summer, the building invites and directs south-eastern wind through the site. By considering microclimatic conditions of the site through passive design, users experience greater thermal comfort while reducing energy consumption.
Design punctuation: Creating character
Playing into the nautilus form of the podium, an array of vertical alternating pattern of aluminium and laminated dichroic glass fins wrap the building's glass curtain wall. The combined effect of material and texture does well to accentuate the shifting angle the larger architectural form. Simultaneously, vertical aluminium fins were adopted on the office tower to not only reduce glare but also emphasize the latitude of the building.
Another striking feature of the development is the design of its main entrance. Using a large portal frame integrated with interactive LED panels and a skylight positioned in the middle, the main entrance resembles an elegant and welcoming entryway for visitors entering the development.
By integrating green efforts in the building planning, Chuangyuan Tower exhibits ambitions to take the lead in creating a comfortable, engaging and sustainable urban environment in the technology park.
OPEN, CONNECTED, BALANCED
Chuangyuan Tower embodies permeability and connectivity albeit a different emphasis and messaging from that of Fu-Ying Tower. Located in the North-West of Nanjing Software Park (NJSP), this commercial-office complex attempts to harmonise human and nature interactions while reflecting the openness of public government service. With this in mind, DP’s design approach was primarily about creating a landmark that blurs the boundaries between landscape and building. This was simply but powerfully expressed not only in its final architectural form but also in how the design effectively drew the surrounding greenery from the open space into the site.
In an effort to make the new development as pedestrian-friendly as possible, the ground level landscape was turned into an extensive green roof that gradually spirals upwards and rests on top of the circular podium. By thus configuring the space and its flow, the green roof serves two functions. Firstly, it is made accessible to the visitor from ground level. With restaurants and cafes lining the deck, it will encourage public activities and leisure. Here, workers and visitors to socialize, exercise, relax and play. Secondly, the scheme renders the building a part of the community park overlooking the nearby Lao Shan mountainous scenery. Through its integration with the site, the building becomes a significant imagery of harmony between humans and nature.
Spatial programme: Maximising vantage points
Taking into consideration the various aspects of land-use efficiency, low-density public space and the necessity for office and hotel privacy, the result was a stacking arrangement of a 10-storey open-plan office tower atop the 5-storey podium which consists of guest rooms and ancillary facilities. This building configuration allows the hotel and office block to be separated visually, maximizing the building views while sharing the facility space. Guest rooms in the podium are lined along the south wing, with one side facing the public greenery and an ecological green-island, and the inner room facing a garden view. The narrow width of the podium maximizes lighting and landscape views for the rooms.
Sustainable design: Responding to site and climate
The orientation of the building takes into consideration Nanjing’s climatic conditions. The layouts of the office and hotel rooms are such that user spaces are mostly positioned on the south side, receiving the most sunlight during winter. The office tower is positioned on the north side, to prevent casting shadows on the central courtyard. During winter, the northeastern wind is deflected by the office tower, whereas during summer, the building invites and directs south-eastern wind through the site. By considering microclimatic conditions of the site through passive design, users experience greater thermal comfort while reducing energy consumption.
Design punctuation: Creating character
Playing into the nautilus form of the podium, an array of vertical alternating pattern of aluminium and laminated dichroic glass fins wrap the building's glass curtain wall. The combined effect of material and texture does well to accentuate the shifting angle the larger architectural form. Simultaneously, vertical aluminium fins were adopted on the office tower to not only reduce glare but also emphasize the latitude of the building.
Another striking feature of the development is the design of its main entrance. Using a large portal frame integrated with interactive LED panels and a skylight positioned in the middle, the main entrance resembles an elegant and welcoming entryway for visitors entering the development.
By integrating green efforts in the building planning, Chuangyuan Tower exhibits ambitions to take the lead in creating a comfortable, engaging and sustainable urban environment in the technology park.
OPEN, CONNECTED, BALANCED
Chuangyuan Tower embodies permeability and connectivity albeit a different emphasis and messaging from that of Fu-Ying Tower. Located in the North-West of Nanjing Software Park (NJSP), this commercial-office complex attempts to harmonise human and nature interactions while reflecting the openness of public government service. With this in mind, DP’s design approach was primarily about creating a landmark that blurs the boundaries between landscape and building. This was simply but powerfully expressed not only in its final architectural form but also in how the design effectively drew the surrounding greenery from the open space into the site.
In an effort to make the new development as pedestrian-friendly as possible, the ground level landscape was turned into an extensive green roof that gradually spirals upwards and rests on top of the circular podium. By thus configuring the space and its flow, the green roof serves two functions. Firstly, it is made accessible to the visitor from ground level. With restaurants and cafes lining the deck, it will encourage public activities and leisure. Here, workers and visitors to socialize, exercise, relax and play. Secondly, the scheme renders the building a part of the community park overlooking the nearby Lao Shan mountainous scenery. Through its integration with the site, the building becomes a significant imagery of harmony between humans and nature.
Spatial programme: Maximising vantage points
Taking into consideration the various aspects of land-use efficiency, low-density public space and the necessity for office and hotel privacy, the result was a stacking arrangement of a 10-storey open-plan office tower atop the 5-storey podium which consists of guest rooms and ancillary facilities. This building configuration allows the hotel and office block to be separated visually, maximizing the building views while sharing the facility space. Guest rooms in the podium are lined along the south wing, with one side facing the public greenery and an ecological green-island, and the inner room facing a garden view. The narrow width of the podium maximizes lighting and landscape views for the rooms.
Sustainable design: Responding to site and climate
The orientation of the building takes into consideration Nanjing’s climatic conditions. The layouts of the office and hotel rooms are such that user spaces are mostly positioned on the south side, receiving the most sunlight during winter. The office tower is positioned on the north side, to prevent casting shadows on the central courtyard. During winter, the northeastern wind is deflected by the office tower, whereas during summer, the building invites and directs south-eastern wind through the site. By considering microclimatic conditions of the site through passive design, users experience greater thermal comfort while reducing energy consumption.
Design punctuation: Creating character
Playing into the nautilus form of the podium, an array of vertical alternating pattern of aluminium and laminated dichroic glass fins wrap the building's glass curtain wall. The combined effect of material and texture does well to accentuate the shifting angle the larger architectural form. Simultaneously, vertical aluminium fins were adopted on the office tower to not only reduce glare but also emphasize the latitude of the building.
Another striking feature of the development is the design of its main entrance. Using a large portal frame integrated with interactive LED panels and a skylight positioned in the middle, the main entrance resembles an elegant and welcoming entryway for visitors entering the development.
By integrating green efforts in the building planning, Chuangyuan Tower exhibits ambitions to take the lead in creating a comfortable, engaging and sustainable urban environment in the technology park.
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