The newly completed Nansha permanent venue of the International Financial Forum (IFF) is located at the tip of Hengli Island in the Pearl Bay, with a total construction area of about 260,000 square meters. The IFF permanent venue consists of the IFF Convention Center, the IFF Convention Center Hotel, and supporting service buildings that cater to diverse needs such as conferences, banquets, performances, receptions, accommodation, and other services. Responding to the need for future development,…
The new Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC) by Zaha Hadid Architects is Beijing's largest and most advanced exhibition and convention venue; expanding the city's existing facility to over 611,000 sq. m with nine new exhibition halls as well as three new reception halls, a conference center for 9,000 delegates and a hotel with 410 rooms. Achieving the highest certification of China's Green Building Program, the center uses smart building management systems. Rainwater collection,…
Snøhetta was awarded the Beijing Library in 2018 through an international competition. As one of three new major cultural buildings in Tongzhou, the Beijing Library transforms the area into a lively arts and cultural destination. To reestablish the library's role as an important pillar of public and intellectual life, and become more than a mere repository of books, the architect has positioned the building as a center for learning, culture, and community. Throughout, there are…
Guangzhou Baiyun Station is a high-speed rail TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) and the only one of its kind in the world at the time of design. Comprising a station of 11 platforms and 24 tracks, six subway lines, and three bus terminals, this enormous transportation hub is expected to have an estimated daily user base of 360,000 people. The development area above the station is approximately 170,000m2, and the surrounding area, including offices, commercial facilities, Serviced…
3XN has unveiled its design for a multipurpose sports arena with a green roof that will merge into the landscape of Munich's Olympic park. The arena will be built on the site of the former Olympic cycling track stadium that was designed by German architect Günther Behnisch for the 1972 Summer Olympics. All year round the rinks are open for schools, clubs, and the public to use, becoming a place that gathers and strengthens local…