Huitong Hybrid Tower in Shenzhen, Chinese Tall Building, Architecture Photos
Huitong Hybrid Tower in Shenzhen
New Building Development in East China – design by Jaeger Kahlen Partners Architects Ltd
12 Dec 2019
Huitong Hybrid Tower
Design: Jaeger Kahlen Partners Architects Ltdi
Location: Shenzhen, China

Huitong Hybrid Tower is a novel idea in skyscraper design. It is part world-class office space and part high-tech car park. By efficiently and seamlessly integrating parking spaces into the design, JKP increased buildable area under zoning regulations and maximized the value of the project to both the users and the city.

Situated near the waterfront in Nanshan?s Coastal City and surrounded by bustling commercial, entertainment, and residential neighbourhoods the project engages its context to take advantage of the unique site conditions and enrich the surrounding urban fabric.
The tower sits at the bottom of a valley and is the only tall building in the area. Its height of 80m responds to this condition, following the visual trajectory created by the increasingly tall towers that rise up the valley to contribute to a unified skyline.

The east facade overlooks Shenzhen Bay and faces a bustling urban street. This facade is curved, maximizing views out over the bay and creating an inviting presence on the street. A landscaped entrance plaza further integrates the building into the city, creating a new social space for pedestrians. The entrance lobby includes light...