Yun Da Plaza
Changsha, China
800,000 SF
Housing condominium office spaces, luxurious residential suites, and a small intimate hotel, the two ultra-modern glass-sheathed buildings are in striking contrast to all of the other buildings in Changsha due to their slim, elegant forms. These two towers embrace a low-rise podium, sheltering its internal winter garden from the southern and western sun. A narrow gap separates the towers, creating a dynamic visual interaction between them. While their shapes are similar, the slightly taller southern tower enhances their visual quality on the city‘s skyline. Within the lower levels of the complex, the public is welcomed to participate in a range of retail, restaurant, and entertainment activities, all of which are arranged around a four-story, skylight covered winter garden. With views of the Xiangjiang River to the west, the siting of these structures make Yun Da Plaza the ideal locale for courting building clients.