Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill has unveiled its design for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center, a 700-metre tall glass tower in Shenzhen, China.
The megatall skyscraper is set to become the tallest building in China, and the world's third tallest building behind SOM's 828-metre Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the 1,000 metre high Jeddah Tower, which is under construction in Saudi Arabia.

The visuals released by the practice show the skyscraper's twisted, "anthropomorphic" form, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill in reference to its proximity to several major sporting venues in the district.
"The Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center is anthropomorphic in its character, honoring in an abstract way the athletes that train to perform in the world-class stadiums directly adjacent to our masterplan for this project," explained design partner Adrian Smith. "The result is a muscular expression in high-performance glass, with textured layers that define the elements of its shaped form."

Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center will be topped with one of the world's highest observation decks, alongside a restaurant, night club, spa facilities and a swimming pool.
In the evenings, the tower will become "a visual, sound, and light show", reinforcing the district's athletic and entertainment purposes.

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill's environmental goal for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center, and the surrounding landscape, is to o...