Beijing, home to some of the most grand and experimental architecture over the past 5 years, is set to add another unique building to its landscape. Chaoyangmen SOHO III is designed by Zaha Hadid and located in the upscale SOHO area of east Beijing.
The buildings inside the 334,000 square meter space are inspired by the traditional Chinese courtyard design with an open area surrounded by a building that envelops the visitor in a 360 degree manner. The uniquely fluid design has no hard corners or angles, which is a sharp contrast from the Soviet-style buildings common to Beijing.
[via Daily Tonic]
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I’ve never been a fan of Zaha Hadid, but I must admit, this voluptuous orb has great potential. I do hope the built version is a bit more engaged with the surroundings at ground level…assuming there are any. (as rendered, it looks like the building is parked alongside an interstate in the American countryside. Something tells me that’s not an accurate representation )
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:27 am