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Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest point of the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element (i.e., including antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment).
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building, including spires, but not including antennae, signage, flag poles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most widely utilized and is employed to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) rankings of the "World's Tallest Buildings."
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest occupied floor within the building.
The number of floors above ground should include the ground floor level and be the number of main floors above ground, including any significant mezzanine floors and major mechanical plant floors. Mechanical mezzanines should not be included if they have a significantly smaller floor area than the major floors below. Similarly, mechanical penthouses or plant rooms protruding above the general roof area should not be counted. Note: CTBUH floor counts may differ from published accounts, as it is common in some regions of the world for certain floor levels not to be included (e.g., the level 4, 14, 24, etc. in Hong Kong).
The number of floors below ground should include all major floors located below the ground floor level.
Dabaihui Plaza
Shenzhen Gemdale Tower 1, Gemdale Gangxia Tower 1, Shenzhen Center, Great Parkway Plaza
Building
Completed
2021
office
composite
LEED Gold
375.6 m / 1,232 ft
70
4
39
8 m/s
145,200 m² / 1,562,920 ft²
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Construction Start
Completed
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.
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.
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).
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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 Engineer of Record takes the balance of the engineering effort not executed by the “Design Engineer,” typically responsible for construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc.
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 Engineer of Record takes the balance of the engineering effort not executed by the “Design Engineer,” typically responsible for construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc.
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.
Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Life Safety Design Award 2022 Award of Excellence
2022 CTBUH Awards
Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings
13 October 2016 - CTBUH Research
Amid the rapid development of Shenzhen’s Zhongxin District, Dabaihui Plaza is located near the Great China International Exchange Square, along a distinct row of skyscrapers that define the central business district. The tower, with its columnar outline and layered form, represents the high-quality urban visage of Shenzhen, China’s design capital.
The tower will be a prominent visual landmark. Fronting the Crystal Island development, it will be visible from the Civic Centre and Opera House. The exterior is defined by four overlapping façade screens, which are expressed at the pinnacle as they cut away to reveal an occupied dome. This form was inspired by the city’s flower, the bougainvillea. A subtle tapering effect provides both a chiseled profile and an opportunity to maximize the office footprint strategically at higher office zones while still offering appropriately sized residential units. As the commanding core of a high-end complex, the tower takes cues from its cultural and geographical context with a fluid design inspired by nature.
At the base, a retail podium forms the border of a vibrant public square, and is wrapped by a dynamic ribbon of illuminated panels, while a smaller residential tower of 54 floors is perched above, drawing benefits from an extensive garden on the top of the podium’s roof. Through the basement levels, the residential and office towers are connected with nearby subway stations, which are also linked with the public square, making the area a vital center for the greater district. Chinese landscapes, as well as Shenzhen’s rich setting between the undulating mountains and the sea, are references for a design that aims to be engaging and well connected.
Life Safety Design Award 2022 Award of Excellence
2022 CTBUH Awards
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