Located near the former city wall of Beijing, Steven Holl’s “Linked Hybrid” complex elegantly connects a variety of buildings with eight sky bridges. The complex is spread over 220,000 square meters and includes commercial, residential, public and recreational facilities that support the activities of 2500+ inhabitants.
It’s a completely self-contained complex, and features one of the largest geothermal heating and cooling systems in the world. The high-density layout is complemented by semi-public areas interspersed throughout the complex to provide open green space. The complex has recently opened for residents and businesses to move in.
Linked Hybrid also won the 2009 “Best Tall Building” in Asia & Australia award by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
[via Inhabitat]
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