Project Description

A glance into the work of Demirchelie at the office of John Portman and Associates, under the direct supervision of John Portman and design director, Gordon Beckman. 

Greenland Binhu International City Zhengzhou

The design of this mixed-use complex is founded on the principles of simplicity of form, surface, and beauty controlled by program, rationality, flexibility, performance and efficiency. Seen as a focal point for the district, the simple massing geometry becomes the overriding image maker for the project. The twin towers are intended to create a strong visual identity. The circular form of the project is wrapped with an red inner and silver outer skin. Each color can be read with multiple meanings: red at the center symbolizing good fortune and joy, and silver as the brightness representative of the future.

Located on the block bound by Ding Sheng Avenue on the north, West Qing Tong Road on the west, Fang Yi Road on the south, and East Qing Tong Road on the east, Zhengzhou, China. Also known as Zhengzhou Greenland, this mixed-use competition entry project consisted of a 300-room hotel, offices, conference facilities, and retail amenities. 

Architectural Drawings have not been included here, as they are confidential to the team at John Portman and Associates.

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Role

Architectural Designer for John Portman and Associates

Location

Zhengzhou, China

Year

2013

Components

Office, Hotel, Residential, Retail

Site Area

375,000 sf

Gross Building Area

6,008,000 sf

Height

885 ft

Stories

62