Central Business District, Changchun Office Buildings, Images
Central Business District in Changchun
Commercial Building Development in China – design by HENN architectes
20 Dec 2016
Central Business District
Architects: HENN
Location: Changchun, China
HENN wins 1st prize – Central Business District

Changchun is an industrial city in north eastern China and is regarded as the centre of the Chinese automobile industry. Situated not far from Jilin University, the Central Business District (CBD) construction site in Changchun provides an opportunity for urban development to focus on the city?s growth to the south.

The owner of the site is Changchun High & New Technology Real Estate Corporation Inc. The staggered street grids of the surrounding areas were the starting point for the design because they extend into the area and intersect with each other to form diverse building footprints.
The three office towers are of different heights and were positioned in such a way that the neighbouring residential district is not overshadowed.The environmental conditions ? wind, position of the sun, shade and the severe winters in the region ? were crucial for the formulation of the building masses and façades.
The aerodynamic profile of the building reduces the down draughts and thereby improves the quality of life on the streets and squares. While the façades are more firmly closed in the main wind direction, the influx of light is increased to the north and sout...