Shanghai Kingboard Center Office by Aedas |
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| DESIGN NAME: Shanghai Kingboard Center PRIMARY FUNCTION: Office INSPIRATION: The concept is to create an exciting new landmark to establish a strong civic presence through its iconic form and vibrant programme mix. This is achieved by simple massing configuration and connection to create a gateway. The covered area underneath the sky exhibition hall defined a public realm connected to the water promenade which will become a place that attract people and create more activities and vitalities during different seasons and time. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Portrayed as the gateway of Hongqiao Airport transportation hub, the project is deemed to generate synergy from public and commercial activities. East Tower and West Tower of this project are for office use. These towers are connected by a “sky exhibition hall”, with a rigid connection structure that currently attained the largest span and usable area in China. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Green Transportation – The site is highly accessible via mature public transportation system (within 5 mins walking distance) and connected to the city highways. The neighborhood includes residential, mixed-used, school and office buildings. Place Making and Social Responsibility – The generous open space is designed as a designated community space for the neighborhood to enjoy the greenery, landscape and supporting various social activities for the place making during holidays. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: 2012-2017; The site is located at the city urban commercial district which is surrounded by a blue-green infrastructure with more than 35% green space and besides a network of water bodies. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Energy Efficiency & High-Performance Equipment – The Passive Energy Design can achieve 55.3% reduction in solar. CFD wind simulation is used to study and enhance the pedestrian level air ventilation in the vicinity of the development. The ACTIVE Energy System includes high-performance chiller with 13% higher COP efficiency, occupancy sensors, heat recovery and solar thermal systems are installed. Eco-friendly Materials –at least 20% of construction materials have high recycled content. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Gross Floor Area* (sqm):49356 Office Surface Area* (sqm):44356 Land Area* (sqm): 24678 FAR: 2 Height (m):32 TAGS: Boutique mixed use development, sky exhibition hall, large span structure, gateway public realm defining unban masterplan. RESEARCH ABSTRACT: - CHALLENGE: Connected structure between the two towers is an 360° sky exhibition hall, which is rigid connection structure with largest span and largest usable area in China. The structure has a span of 72m, usable area of over 6,000㎡, and weight of 1,600 tons. ADDED DATE: 2019-01-08 04:30:41 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Aedas IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Aedas Image #2: Aedas Image #3: Aedas Image #4: Aedas Image #5: Aedas |
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NAME: Kingboard Holdings Limited PROFILE: Kingboard Holdings Limited, being the world's number one laminate producer and largest printed circuit board manufacturer in China, is also a leading supplier of chemical products in China. The Group had successfully built up a brand new business segment - properties developments in recent years, which further enhances their diversified business portfolio. Kingboard is a globally recognized enterprise and was named by the Forbes magazine as one of the world's best small companies for six consecutive years between 2000 and 2005. In 2008, 2010 and 2011 , the Group was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the Global 2000 leading companies. In 2010, Kingboard was also named by Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine as one of the leading Tech 100 companies. |
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Shanghai Kingboard Center Office by Aedas is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2018 - 2019.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Aedas. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Aedas. |
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