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Chinese name: 金陵福光


Buy content through ScooptWords It's not often you see a unique skyscraper design these days, what with gherkins and turning torsos becoming ten-a-penny around the world but this design for the Chinese city of Nanjing might just pull it off.
Called Jinling Fuguang, or the "Hand of Peace", if you don't speak Chinese, this huge project will have 108 floors above ground and be 518 metres tall. Accommodating a mixture of hotel, office and residential, as indeed most super towers do, it has been designed by architect Yu Zhu Zongshi.
The scheme is effect a huge hand rising out of a slimmer wrist that will be clad in blue glass and tower above a large central podium. A shorter curving stepped building that shares this podium will be erected adjacent to it.
There are hints of Chinese feng shu in the design although these have been scotched by the architect more as coincidence. For example feng shu experts would say that "the Jinling luck light" has been employed to the office-space but the architect denies that Chinese folk beliefs are referenced so deeply in the design claiming these are more coincidence than deliberate - a classic case of the audience giving architecture their own meaning.
For Zhu, the scheme is more a case of a hand praying for an end to war saying that "the idea is to represent peace especially as Nanjing has suffered such injuries in war."
If they do build this then what next for other Chinese cities? Perhaps Shanghai can do a Monty Python and erect a giant foot and ankle, stamped into the city centre in reply.

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=742

As far as I know, it's just a proposal. I don't think they'll approve it.

looks good

Yeah! It totally looks like a hand.

Finally, something really NEW. Go Nanjing!

reminds me on a plant but i actually don't know wich

Huge stuff...

Hand is what I first thought. Interesting looking building.

It looks like a stretched left hand :D

Yeah it looks like two hands togeather, joined

Oh...looks very huge and stunning

magnificent! its very iconic!

Sweet design, these proposals better happen.

very futuristic!!

do Nanajing really need this super tall ?if this project go ahead,then other super tall project in nanjing either may have to cancel or delay.
cuz we may looking at real estate bubble brust.

Like others said it looks like a big hand. I'm not really feeling this one. :(

The project was first proposed in 2006, and it's just a proposal, the project hasn't been approved nor financed, so we'll have to wait and see.

Freaky. Really.

But i like it.

Someone needs nail clipping :D

(I like it)

I don't think it looks like a hand actually, even though it says its called the "hand of peace," they definitely did not design it to look like a hand.

^^ sarcasm

and by the way, in case you didn't already figure out, it looks like a big hand.

^^ I know my skyscraper brother i know. :) Yes it looks weird but it has a certein beauty over it.

518m!!!? That will be taller than todays tallest, Taipei 101! So if it was built today it would be the world's tallest building.

^^ Why don't you draw it fro ssp diagrams? :D

Wow, this is an awesome skyscraper. I love the design. Does anyone know what the smaller step-like structure is? Parking? Or more office/hotel/residential?

too tall for only parking

NOT BAD !!!!!!

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They wrote in ss.cn that maybe they'll buid this, but the height would be cut down to 300m+

that was so Clear :sleepy:

They wrote in ss.cn that maybe they'll buid this, but the height would be cut down to 300m+

How sad :( this tower looks impressive and futuristic

that's so so odd...

i didn't realize it is supposed to look like a hand in the beginning, i was thinking about aliens or something :D

well, i think the tower will look much better with fewer fingers. :lol:

correct me, isn't Van der meis said that in designing skyscraper,the design has to be as simple as possible.
the dsign in my opinion was simpel aweful,who's the architecture?

The design is absolutely gorgeous. I just hope that they will build it in its original height. It will be great addition to Nanjings booming skyline.

looks cool, but im sure ill be reassured when it goes up! im still a little bit wo a little biit way..

So is this project real or not?
Any idea who the developer is?

You're not planning to delete this one as well are you Malec?

Yeah! It totally looks like a hand.

it looks like a hand that makes the hitler gruß :ohno:

So is this project real or not?
Any idea who the developer is?

as far as i know it is real but i believe the reduced the height to 300m +

You're not planning to delete this one as well are you Malec?
No I won't be deleting it, just moving it to the archive section at worst (I could dig it up again if needed).
I just want to make sure all projects in this section are real. There are probably 100s of architects proposals out there.
Posting a picture of a random model or just a render won't do, there should be a source, a developer for that specific tower, etc. Otherwise we end up posting a lot of proposals which will either never be built, or else are only conceptual plans for something that might happen 10 years down the line.
By posting any proposal I found I bet I could create 20 more dubai threads here.

No I won't be deleting it, just moving it to the archive section at worst (I could dig it up again if needed).
I just want to make sure all projects in this section are real. There are probably 100s of architects proposals out there.
Posting a picture of a random model or just a render won't do, there should be a source, a developer for that specific tower, etc. Otherwise we end up posting a lot of proposals which will either never be built, or else are only conceptual plans for something that might happen 10 years down the line.
By posting any proposal I found I bet I could create 20 more dubai threads here.

It is not just a concept proposal, very concrete one. But you are right, this design has few chances. I read on ss.cn that they are changing height and maybe design, still 300m+ anyway.

You can find some info about this project here
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=742

I agree with you, btw. Otherwise I could open over 40 threads too for concept supertall proposals in China.

I hope they will keep the same design

nice proposal.

Looks like a large hand to me?! :weird:

this definitly belongs in Dubai.
I dont like 'hand' architecture.

A little too bulky in my opinion.

that's an unusual tower design... I think, it wont look good at 300 meters...

agree, it has to be 500m+ to look good

That newspaper already said it is a hand shape.

Just read an article claiming that this projected is slated to begin at the end of the year! The height has been reduced from 518m to 430m (so still f*cking huge--at the moment).

Just read an article claiming that this projected is slated to begin at the end of the year! The height has been reduced from 518m to 430m (so still f*cking huge--at the moment).

Yep:
http://news.longhoo.net/gb/longhoo/news/nanjing/dushi/userobject1ai705122.html

Some people believe this is the new design, but nobody confirmed it:

http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/20070717_d7679c36f176557b1e4cvTFKAF0rUubs.jpg

http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/20070717_b65595d05fd1d606a981mIbNzB92EMI3.jpg

That's a better design than the previous one.

yes, looks better and also like 400m +

yup looks better, the hand looks wack :S

I actually liked the 'hand' design way better. Unique but still good-looking.

Also the new proposal looks shorter than 518m. Probably something in the 350m-400m range.

I disagree, this new design looks 430m exactly and this is by far the cleaner/superior design. That hand design although was very nice will never see the light of day in it's form or height, it is nothing more than fantasy.

After the disappointment with the San Francisco SOM proposal being declined, we finally get some good news which is a relief.

a mod should change the title to 430m i think...we all now that the 518m vesion will be never build

the new design!!

the hand is just too tacky

i think the last pro looks better... go go NJ.

new tower design looks best!

I disagree, this new design looks 430m exactly and this is by far the cleaner/superior design. That hand design although was very nice will never see the light of day in it's form or height, it is nothing more than fantasy.

To add, cost to construct a tower in the first design shape would be huge when compared to this design... Hope to see more render...

Yep:
http://news.longhoo.net/gb/longhoo/news/nanjing/dushi/userobject1ai705122.html



Translated Chinese article ^^ to English by Google.

Iron Pipe block roadway will be activated no stone building "in the first floor,"

Foreign reports [in] three years ago and has been hailed as the high price of iron pipes Wang roadway A, C Block will be activated, but will be located in the plot of "China the first floor," will be shorter height, the height to 430 meters than originally planned to shorten the height of 518 meters 88 meters.

This is not only lower than the height of 492 meters in Shanghai Pudong global financial center, even the construction of the Nanjing Gulou Zifeng buildings also low.

The project has officially entered the final planning stage demonstration, certainly before the end of commencement.
　　

"China's first high-rise" will shrink
　　

Three years ago, codenamed Iron Pipe Lane A, C 2 Block has attracted everybody's attention, not only because of its record of the auction was 30,000 yuan per square meter for the high price, but also won here in the investment side released two more, building 518 meters high, "China's first high-rise," Ran and in 2003, when the Nanjing away from the roadway along the East Rail go west, still surprised to discover the weight throw, Wangfu Street east two large open space always quiet.
　　

At yesterday's meeting, the Board Baixiagou business stakeholders made it clear that iron pipes roadway project will start again, and the preliminary opinion of the incident stopped, the person explained that the main reason for that was set by the 518-meter height of the planning department approved because the Ministry of Planning Gate view, the high-rise so high and throw themselves due to meet traffic capacity.
　　

It has been revealed that the development of iron pipe roadway to block the developers Nanjing Longfeng Properties Limited, according to the latest planning and design drawings, the building height from 518 meters to 430 meters.

A, C block development, scattered in the East, Hualian, the ocean, companies will be effective intervention, will be built with Green Square, underground transport hub in southwest tablets to improve shopping, sightseeing environment.
　　

South Pacific 10 block seek independence


Nanjing South Pacific is more a feature of the old Commercial Street, at yesterday's meeting, Baixiagou said, the Commercial Street has started along the 10 blocks of the overall demolition and development, planning and construction of 710,000 square meters, the demolition area will reach 110,000 square meters, is the whole the total investment of more than 9 billion yuan.
　　

Specific projects include 10 block North First Avenue, the European Star, with the east block, Copper Mine, 34 superscript, small Shanghai, Songtao small alley, Yanling roadway radio, Jiangsu Hotel, the red flag radio factory.


According to the Nanjing Commercial Street South Pacific Director of the Office of Management Zhou Bi-tsan, currently has 10 block of eight plots begin the demolition, Commercial Street will be divided into North and South, to develop three regional characteristics.

North Songtao in a small alley, Shanghai and Yanling roadway small radio overall development focus, according to preliminary ideas, this will be the end of the three listed, the overall packaging market.

According to the plan uses, will be built to gold jewelry, luxury Made mainly commercial characteristics.

And while the middle of South Pacific Hotel in Jiangsu for the development focus in the region will build hotels, featuring regional commerce, is now Jiangsu hotel when demolition will occur in the door of the ramp surface Habitat opposite, specifications will reach six stars standards.

Commercial Street adjacent to the southern Confucius Temple will combine the features of the characteristics of planning.
　　

Zhou Bi-Can also revealed that this large-scale development on the South Pacific will present such as Comfort Hotel, Miss Liangcai, Ltd, the country's old fame "name" integration, will these "name" on the formation of a strong regional, but there also will use the investment concessions initiatives to attract Nanjing other "name" stationed in Taiping South Commercial Street.
　　
　 　
Golden Eagle Shanghai headquarters will move Nanjing
　　
　　
In organizing this Baixiagou the list, reporters noted that the Nanjing Golden Eagle International Shopping 10 million yuan investment in the establishment of the Nanjing Golden Eagle International Trade Limited, formerly the Shanghai Golden Eagle Industries, the company has decided to all company staff and business move by the Shanghai Nanjing.
　　
At the same time, more than 20 located in various banks Baixiagou Hongwu Road, will celebrate the first international furniture on well-known bank, known as the Bank of East Asia (China) will be formally set up a branch in Nanjing Baixiagou.

According to reports, Bank of East Asia was established in Hong Kong in 1918, Hong Kong is now the largest independent local bank, the bank is operating on the first batch of mainland residents-yuan deposit services of the bank.
　　
　　
Baixiagou government, nearly five years will be a major development Baixiagou year, the public will transformation can be seen everywhere around the site, and after five years these will be gradually completed construction site, the demolition will end Dajian, the public will weaken the business planning facilitation and prosperity.

this is huge. it looks like an elangated hand..

why...518m changed to 430m?? :gaah:

it's harm but we can't cange it :)

It is a stupid design
very funny!
IMO Nanjing is a regulated city with high quality and decent designed buildings
I don't hope this good impression be changed!

It is a stupid design
very funny!
IMO Nanjing is a regulated city with high quality and decent designed buildings
I don't hope this good impression be changed!

:lol: !! not stupid!! maybe they have not enough money!! :ohno:

Crazy Tower ! ^^

I like it...very futuristic.

Crazy... Pls don't build it...:ohno:

What a beautiful hand ! Great design !

I'll say again, the hand design has been scrapped.

this is my favorite desing around the world...

This tower needs a new and more simple design. The original "hand" design is too complicated.

Any more word about this project?