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Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center

Commercial, hotel, office, and residential development in China design by MAD Architects

14 Dec 2018

Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center by MAD Architects

Design: MAD Architects

MAD Architects’ Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center Nears Completion

Dec. 13th, 2018 – Beijing, China – This bold city-scale urban project is conceived by MAD Architects, led by architect Ma Yansong.

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The mixed-use development has an overall building area of approximately 560,000 sqm, comprised of commercial, hotel, office, and residential programs.

The scheme seeks to restore the spiritual harmony between humanity and nature through the integration of contemplative spaces that, while immersing inhabitants in nature, still meets the conveniences of modern day living.

MAD’s design unfolds onto the city like a village-like community. A mix of low-rise buildings connected by footbridges are nestled into the landscape.

Curving, ascending corridors and elevated pathways weave through the commercial buildings. Activated by public gardens and social spaces, they create a spiritual and poetic retreat in the middle of the city.

Along the edge of the site, surrounding the village, are mountain-like towers that appear to have been carved out by wind and water. Defined by white, curved glass louvres that ‘flow’ like waterfalls, they reflect Nanjing’s surrounding mountain ranges and meandering rivers.

Water features, such as ponds, waterfalls, brooks, and pools connect the buildings, while trees and rich plantings see the artificial and manmade coalesce with one another – forming a rich, architectural landscape.

Currently in the third and final phase of construction, this intriguing new Chinese building is expected to be completed in 2020.

Photo Credits: CreatAR Images, MAD Architects

Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center by MAD Architects images / information from MAD

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Previously on e-architect:

9 Dec 2013

Nanjing Zendai Thumb Plaza Project

Design: MAD

Ma Yansong Featuring ‘Nanjing Zendai Thumb Plaza’ in BI-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture 2013 in Shenzhen

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Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center design by MAD Architects
Ma Yansong presents its work, ‘Shanshui Experiment Complex’ in the Border Warehouse of BI-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture 2013 in Shenzhen. This is an artwork in-between architecture model and landscape installation, created based on MAD’s latest project, ‘Nanjing Zendai Thumb Plaza’.

Location: Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center, People’s Republic of China

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