The architectural firm von Gerkan, Marg, and Partners (gmp) have added a new section to the city of Guangzhou, China by building a mall that is as large as the old city center. The mall is designed in a unique way with six volumes that open towards the city, and its façade is made of translucent terracotta with an LED backlighting scheme. This design choice creates a connection between the mall and the historic neighborhood.
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About The City Commercial Building
The new City Commercial Building is located in Guangzhou’s old center, just opposite the Nongjiangsuo Monument historic museum site on Zhong Shan Road. It has a height of 35 meters and consists of six volumes that imitate the proportions of the nearby buildings. This design decision helps preserve the small-scale structure of the city district. © CreatAR
Concept Of The City Commercial Building
The MPavilion in Melbourne has a unique layout with staggered five-sided building blocks that create an atrium space. These blocks are arranged to open the building to the urban space, providing views of the surrounding area through intermittent gaps. On the third floor, recessed sections are incorporated to create a wrap-around terrace, adding to the public spaces within the pavilion. The fifth floor features a roof plaza, providing another public area. Along the main facade, colonnades resembling the traditional Qilou architecture found in the neighborhood extend the public space of the MPavilion. The design ...