- Folding façade system passively and actively reduces the energy consumption of the buildings.
- Practical and efficient floor layout amplifies the simplicity and functionality of the design.
Located in the central political, cultural and business district of Shenzhen, the building will serve as the headquarters of Shenzhen Energy Group, the largest state-owned enterprise in the city.
The 96,000m2 complex includes two towers, 200m and 100m tall, with forms that are sympathetic to the elongated site and plot layout. The practical and efficient tower floor layout amplifies the simplicity and functionality of the design, which is also reflected in the structural and building services design.
For this project, Arup is providing structural engineering, building physics, and fire engineering services as well as mechanical, electrical and public health engineering.
The project promises environmental, social and economic sustainability. The design features a unique ‘folding façade' that both passively and actively reduces the energy consumption of the building. The façade entwines the buildings, providing a climatic attenuator to the main building faces which directly look to the east and west.
The façades interact with the building form to create rippled protrusions and extractions, emphasising the form. These areas also serve functional purposes such as conference rooms and executive office areas.
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