Shenzhen Galaxy Twin Towers, China
Anchored on a complex mountain–water base, Galaxy WORLD creates a highly distinctive landmark while accommodating the layered needs of industry growth, urban life, and public activity on limited urban land. As the capstone and engine of the campus, the 369-meter Galaxy Twin Towers have been certified by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) as "Tallest Twin Buildings of Equal Height in China". The towers are shaped like bamboo shoots, standing in the urban green valley that reaches to the nearby mountains, reservoir and river.
The design adopts a steel frame structural system with reinforced layers and reinforced concrete core tubes to ensure the safety and stability of the towers, which is built in complicated geological conditions. 65,000 tons of steel was used in the construction of the buildings — equivalent to nine Eiffel Towers. A series of sustainable building strategies such as BIM technologies and prefabricated construction are incorporated to shorten construction period and reduce environment pollution.
This high-tech mega-city complex is designed for a multifunctional community, which includes living and working spaces, shopping recreation, a 1,200-seat theater, a 56,000-square-meter commercial center, and multiple office buildings. Once the towers are completed, the output value of the entire park is expected to exceed US$10 billion, which will play a pivotal role in boosting the Macao Greater Bay Area’s economic growth.
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