Fosun International Center, China Southern Mountain Area Development, Chinese Architecture
The Chamber of Fosun International Center in Jinan
31 Mar 2021
Chamber of Fosun International Center
Architects: T.K. Chu Design
Location?Jinan, Shandong province, China

Designed by T.K. Chu Design, the Chamber of Fosun International Center is located in the CBD of Jinan, the capital city of Shandong Province, which is well-known for its spring water and mountains. As a response to the city context, the urban planning of Jinan?s CBD concentrates on the five landmark towers named after “Mountain, Spring, Lake, River, and City”, while the chamber is next to the ?Lake?.

Correspondingly, T.K. Chu Design takes inspiration from natural elements, creating an interior composed of sunshine, water, flower, green plants, etc. By refining their organic and curvy shapes, the designers create an indoor atmosphere balancing exquisite city life with naturalism.
According to the function and structure of the ground floor, the entrance hall is divided into two parts, which is reflected by the ceiling. On a half of the ceiling, a lighting atrium is opened with a group of green plants suspended, as if a forest grows reversely. On the other half, the petal?s shape spreads out on the ceiling, so that art and nature embrace the space.

Through design renovation, the spiral staircase is moved to a space bathed with natural light and scenery, merging the above and under ground into one. A l...