CBI member Atkins recently announced that
construction had begun on the Atkins-designed Baoneng Shenyang Global Financial
Centre in Shenyang.
The development, with total investment estimated at over £1 billion, consists
of two towers, which will be 565 metres and 328 metres tall. The 565 metre
building, called the Pearl of the North, will become the tallest building in
Shenyang.
The towers form the masterplan for an area of 58.5 hectares called the 'Golden
Corridor' Youth Street in the central business district. The complex will also
contain five luxury residential towers above a large shopping mall.
Construction of the complex is due to be completed in 2018.
KY Cheung, senior architectural design director at Atkins in Asia Pacific,
said, "Our client challenged us to design a super-tall building that is
iconic, yet simple in structure. In addition to meeting seismic codes and
international standards, the project has to be efficient and satisfy a tight
construction schedule. It showcases Atkins' expertise in designing super-tall
towers, but more importantly it is a landmark project that achieves the
client's and stakeholders' expectations."
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to read the full press release by Atkins.
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