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That's awesome little universe...

[ILoveMichaelJackson]

I like this city, I think Shenzhen is going to became Chicago of this century, but nobody knows it, maybe the city needs more promotion, especially when Pingan IFC is finished

[ILoveMichaelJackson]

[ILoveMichaelJackson]

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Originally Posted by ILoveMichaelJackson

I like this city, I think Shenzhen is going to became Chicago of this century, but nobody knows it, maybe the city needs more promotion, especially when Pingan IFC is finished

Shenzhen is usually package with Hongkong in other tour packages...

There are other tour packages that even includes Macao, Guangzhou...

[Linguine]

amazing skyline...

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Originally Posted by Linguine

amazing skyline...

But that doesn't stop right there...

There are lots of projects in store around Shenzhen...

[ILoveMichaelJackson]

Some pcs wit unfinished KK

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Originally Posted by ILoveMichaelJackson

Some pcs wit unfinished KK

Thanks for sharing...

[little universe]

KK100/京基中心

From Archdaily.com

Architects: TFP Farrells
Location: Shenzhen, China
Client: Kingkey Group
Structural Engineer: Ove Arup & Partners
Tower height: 441.8 m
GFA: 210,000 sqm
Completed: September 2011
Photographs: Carsten Schael, Fu Xing, Jonathan Leijonhufvud

KK100, the tallest building in the world completed in 2011, is an innovative high density project that takes an entirely new approach to city making. It is situated on the edge of Shenzhen’s CBD and sets a new precedent for the successful 21st century transformation of commercial districts into vibrant and enriching environments. The 3.6-hectare site was previously occupied by a dense but low-rise residential quarter, Caiwuwei Village. The developer had the creative vision to form a company with the villagers, initiating an entirely new approach to the art of place-making in Shenzhen.

Existing buildings were run down and living conditions were poor. As part of initiating this transformation, a Joint Development Initiative was formed in which villagers became stakeholders. Each owner was offered a new property as well as a second home which serves as an income generating asset. This meant the preservation of community links that are built over generations. In order to offset the cost of re-provisioning residences for the villagers, the tower had to be exceptionally tall so that the project could be financially viable.

The 100-storey, 441.8-metre tower comprising over 210,000m2 of accommodation is part of the master plan for a 417,000m2 mixed-use development. The development includes five residential buildings and two commercial buildings. The floors of the tower are divided into three major functions. The floors from level 4 to 72 will house 173,000m2 of Grade-A office space while the uppermost levels from 75 to 100 will be occupied by a 35,000m2 6-star St. Regis hotel complete with a cathedral-like glazed sky-garden animated by various activities. One of the design features is the curving building profile. This form alludes to a spring or fountain and is intended to connote the wealth and prosperity of Shenzhen.

The perimeter column arrangement provides each level with an unobstructed working environment and stunning views towards Lizhi and Renmin Park as well as over all Shenzhen and beyond. It does not use the typical square foot print; the East / West façades being more slender and flared slightly so office floor plates are slightly bigger and the South / North façades that face Hong Kong and the Maipo marshes are wider. The slenderness brings certain challenges, most notably the swing or drift ratio and the robustness of the tower and performance of key elements. Instead of putting generators on top of the building, the roof is constituted by a curved smooth glazed curtain wall and steel structure.

As well as providing social and cultural continuity, KK100 is integrated with the metropolitan transport network, which is crucial for a high density project such as this. The connectivity between the various components of the master plan on various levels was critical; the tower is integrated with the podium on various levels while retail and public uses at lower levels are integrated with the Metro system; the residential blocks are linked at the higher levels to create easier neighbourhood accessibility while direct office and hotel connections are also provided for easier movement of people. The Tower serves as a ‘’Mini-city” which provides an amenity-rich focal point back to the community, offering a 24-hour city-life to be better for the environment and human interaction.

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by V

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/vmalays...in/photostream

[ILoveMichaelJackson]

Wow, very nice pictures, thank you

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[little universe]

By cc253 from Gaoloumi.com

[CoCoMilk]

Shekou, Shenzhen

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鸟瞰深圳湾 by 「Zealot」, on Flickr

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俯视蛇口 by 「Zealot」, on Flickr

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俯视蛇口 by 「Zealot」, on Flickr

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俯视蛇口 by 「Zealot」, on Flickr

[little universe]

By 1788111 from gaoloumi.com

[little universe]

By 1788111 from gaoloumi.com

[everywhere]

Lots of exciting developments from Shenzhen...

[little universe]

By 1788111 from gaoloumi.com

[Linguine]

great photos...