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C&D International Tower
Building
Completed
2013
Office
Concrete-Steel Composite
219.4 m / 720 ft
49
3
918
16
6 m/s
83,066 m² / 894,115 ft²
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Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
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These are firms that consult on the design of a building's façade. May often be referred to as "Cladding," "Envelope," "Exterior Wall," or "Curtain Wall" Consultant, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Façade Consultant" exclusively.
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Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
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The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
These are firms that consult on the design of a building's façade. May often be referred to as "Cladding," "Envelope," "Exterior Wall," or "Curtain Wall" Consultant, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Façade Consultant" exclusively.
2013 CTBUH Awards
07 November 2013 | Xiamen
The C&D International Tower achieves a compelling presence on the skyline while affording ample accommodation at the ground level. Designers executed a clear strategy around...
The C&D complex sits on the most prominent location of the future central business district of Xiamen. Situated immediately in front of the coastline, the complex enjoys a direct connection with the seashore. The building masses are arranged in an open block formation, revealing views to the sea for the sites beyond, and forming a pedestrian network between the building masses. The sunken retail arcade opens up to a central plaza surrounded by the buildings, bringing in natural light and ventilation to the vast underground pedestrian network which connects to nearby commercial activities, while helping pedestrians reach the promenade along the coastline. This multi-level pedestrian network also acts as main axis of the site, dividing the 200-meter-long site into more easily accessible zones.
The complex consists of a 49-story main office tower, a seven-story podium shopping mall connected with a link to the tower at its upper floors, and two freestanding store buildings. The office tower will be the headquarters of the C&D Group, a shipbuilding company and the largest enterprise in Fujian province.
The iconic building form represents the enterprise with efficient internal spaces as the first priority in the design consideration. The architectural design of the main tower breaks from the tradition of regular rectangular forms. By tapering at both ends the tower’s sculptural form is exaggerated while creating more open space at the ground floor in the tight rectilinear site. The multifaceted elevations also break down the mass of the skyscraper volume, harmonizing its relationship with the attached shopping mall form. The striking sculptural geometry of the tower is realized without compromising regular floor plans, as the core walls are angled in plan to be parallel to the angles of the façade.
A passive solar design principle was adopted as the main strategy throughout the building design process. The project site is rectangular in shape, with its long edges running north to south, thus exposing most of the building façade to the east and west sunlight.
The east- and west-facing façades of the tower and podium are equipped with vertical fins to help shade the building from direct sunlight. All insulated glass unit (IGU) panels are low-E-coated to minimize energy loss for the interior space while allowing maximum natural daylight penetration. Operable windows provide natural ventilation and limit dependence on mechanical air-conditioning. Clear floor to ceiling height was maximized to allow optimal daylight penetration deep into the floor plate. These moves helped earn the building LEED Gold certification.
2013 CTBUH Awards
07 November 2013 | Xiamen
The C&D International Tower achieves a compelling presence on the skyline while affording ample accommodation at the ground level. Designers executed a clear strategy around...
07 November 2013 | Xiamen
Roy Liu discusses the C&D International Tower, one of the Best Tall Building Featured Finalist. During the interview Roy talks about the area in which...
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