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ICARBONX

Shenzhen, People's Republic of China 2020

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PROGRAM: offices, apartments, laboratories, clinic, gymnasium, dining, and large urban public plaza
CLIENT: iCarbonX
    SIZE: 139,000 sqm
STATUS: construction

The form of the two towers is inspired by a study of genes and DNA. The first tower, 'Body A' is residential, while the second, 'Body B' is the working program, with offices, labs, and public reception spaces. 

Four green bridges, inspired by carbon bonds, connect the towers. The two upper bridges connect a health and nutrition circuit with cafes, a gym, and a swimming pool. The two lower bridges connect to form public outreach spaces, a clinic, galleries, and meeting spaces. The iCarbonX Clinic is the central element that anchors the Living and Working towers, making physical ICX’s mission to apply science to daily life. The bridges are filled with native topical plants selected to create a diversity of experiences.

Curvilinear geometry shapes the ground-level public space with water gardens and a central recycled-water “Pool of Knowledge”. The podium-level garden is partially embedded in the ground, creating a peaceful, protected space. The pool’s continuously circulating water masks the sounds of the city, creating a sense of calm.

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- Four green bridges featuring native topical plants connect the towers
- Central pool featuring continuously circulating recycled-water

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ICarbonX

Credits+

  • architect
    • – Steven Holl Architects
    • Steven Holl ( design architect, principal )
    • Roberto Bannura ( partner in charge )
    • Noah Yaffe ( partner )
    • Dimitra Tsachrelia ( advisor )
    • Olaf Schmidt ( senior associate in charge of facade )
    • Yun Shi ( project architect )
    • Ruoyu Wei ( assistant project architect )
    • Yangyang Xu ( assistant project architect )
    • Zhenya Li ( assistant project architect )
    • Hong Ching Lee, Jinxin Ma, Sarah Schlegelmilch, Wenying Sun, Filipe Taboada, Lirong Tan, Yuanchu Yi, Yiqing Zhao, Moises Vera (project team)
  • local architect
    • – Shenzhen CCDI
  • MEP consultant
    • – AECOM, Shenzhen CCDI
  • structural engineering
    • – Shenzhen CCDI
  • lighting designer
    • – L’Observatoire International
  • façade consultant
    • – VS-A

News+


    2020
  • 10/21 Construction continues at iCarbonX
  • 2019
  • 04/05 Steven Holl Wins Competition for iCarbonX Headquarters in Shenzhen

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