Bank of Ningbo/China by gmp Architects 1,251 views
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Designed by gmp Architects, the Bank of Ningbo includes two towers covers 103,000 m2 of floor area. The construction of the building will start this year and scheduled for completion in 2012.
The site is located in the financial district of the CBD that forms part of the New Eastern Town in Ningbo. The design proposes two towers, offset from eachother, connected by their mutual base structure, that accomodates lobbies, bank branches and staff catering facilities. The upper floors are reserved for office use only.
The design of the facade follows the tri-unity of the towers, transparent glasing alternates with darker solid lime stone cladding. the central glassed areas allow panoramic views from inside the lift lobbies and corridors. on the outer building parts the windows are drawn together over 3 floors to support the building ‘ s vertical appearance.
Broc Smith wrote:
American Architect Writes Book About Working in China for Over a Decade
Sorry to trouble you, but this may be useful;
“The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park”, (found on most book dealer websites; Amazon, Barnes and Noble etc), is a behind-the-scenes look into the field of design and build in China. The book is a profile of the personalities, culture, and psychology of the world’s most massive looming superpower as seen through the eyes of an ex-pat American.
“I have lived and worked in China for over ten years, competing within their system, making my way as everything from a freelance artist in small operations to a senior designer for large corporations. I have witnessed a formidable decade in which China has commanded a modern presence on the world stage. I have participated in the planning, designing, and building of mega-theme parks in Beijing, world-class aquariums in Shanghai, gigantic malls in the Pearl Delta, resorts in Tibet, and panda relocation projects in the foothills of the Himalayas”.
The true stories and themes found in The Tragic Kingdom, spring from one man’s journey. At the same time they disclose truths about a globalization that eventually will impact every economy, lifestyle, and person on the planet.
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Also available at:
http://www.amazon.com – The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park
http://www.barnesandnoble.com – The Tragic Kingdom or; Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park
sincerely,
Broc Smith
Posted 01 Apr 2010 at 5:28 am ¶