Guangzhou Circle – A Donut Skyscraper in China

Share/Bookmark

The building stands tall above the Pearl River in the industrial city of Guangzhou, and the reflection of the skyscraper on the water creates a figure 8, a number and symbol highly auspicious in China. It will be used for commerce with the functions of office, research and development and logistics. At 453 feet high, the impressive 33-storey doughnut features an inner hole 164 feet in diameter. Around the void, the building has 85,000 m2 of gross space arranged over 33 above-grade floors. The first six floors house retail space, while the eighth through 30th floors are rentable office space. The 31st through 33rd floors house the headquarter offices of Hongda Xingye Group, a privately owned chemical and energy firm, and the seventh floor—directly below the void—is the trading hall for the Guangdong Plastic Exchange, an electronic stock exchange for raw plastic materials.

Facts:

Official Name: Guangzhou Circle
Country: China
City: Guangzhou
Building Function: office
Structural Material:steel
Start of Construction: 2011
Completion: 2013

guangzhou circle Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit:  llee_wu

guangzhou circle1 Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit:  llee_wu

guangzhou circle2 Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit:  llee_wu

guangzhou circle3 Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit:  llee_wu

guangzhou circle4 Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit:  llee_wu

guangzhou circle5 Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit: Forgemind ArchiMedia

guangzhou circle6 Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit: Forgemind ArchiMedia

guangzhou circle7 Guangzhou Circle   A Donut Skyscraper in China

credit: Forgemind ArchiMedia



Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,


Relevant Articles




Inside Detroits Guardian Building

Share/Bookmark

This historical building is located at 500 Griswold Street in the Financial District of Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1928, the building was originally called the Union Trust Building and is a bold example of Art Deco architecture. The decoration on its edifice is so colorful and creative. It is fabulous architecture of ’20s. There is a cute Detroit shop inside as well as two places to get drinks and snacks. you need to make sure to visit it.

guardian building Inside Detroits Guardian Building

guardian building1 Inside Detroits Guardian Building

guardian building2 Inside Detroits Guardian Building

guardian building3 Inside Detroits Guardian Building

guardian building4 Inside Detroits Guardian Building

guardian building5 Inside Detroits Guardian Building

guardian building6 Inside Detroits Guardian Building

credit: JasonParis



Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Relevant Articles




Inside North Korea

Share/Bookmark

Redefining the term rogue state through its isolationism, controversial nuclear weapons programme and missile testing, North Korea is probably the most mysterious country in the world today and one almost entirely untouched by tourism. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. The Amnok River and the Tumen River form the border between North Korea and the People\’s Republic of China. A section of the Tumen River in the far northeast is the border with Russia. More than 23 millions inhabitants live in this country. In comparisson, North Korea is slightly smaller than England and around 2000 square kilometers larger than South Korea. Special thank you for unique photos to John Pavelka.

about north korea Inside North Korea

Panorama Hall of the Operation for the Liberation of Taejon (Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum)

about north korea1 Inside North Korea

Skyline from the Monument to Victorious Fatherland Liberation War

about north korea2 Inside North Korea

Ryugyong Hotel

about north korea3 Inside North Korea

Arch of Triumph

about north korea4 Inside North Korea

Monument to the Foundation of the Worker’s Party

about north korea5 Inside North Korea

Entrance to Kim Il Sung Stadium

about north korea6 Inside North Korea

Pyongyang Traffic Girl

about north korea7 Inside North Korea

Puhung Station (Pyongyang Metro)

about north korea8 Inside North Korea

Yonggwang Station (Pyongyang Metro)

about north korea9 Inside North Korea

Mansudae Grand Monument

about north korea10 Inside North Korea

Mansudae Grand Monument

about north korea11 Inside North Korea

Bronze Sculpture at Monument to Victorious Fatherland Liberation War

about north korea12 Inside North Korea

Defending the Skies of the Homeland   (Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War)

about north korea13 Inside North Korea

Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War

about north korea14 Inside North Korea

Three Charters for National Reunification Monument

about north korea15 Inside North Korea

Kim Il Sung Statue (Kaesong)

about north korea16 Inside North Korea

Kumsusan Memorial Palace

about north korea17 Inside North Korea

9-Story Quadrangular Pagoda (Pohyon Temple Mt. Myohyang Region)

about north korea18 Inside North Korea

Stone Memorial (Pakyon Falls Kaesong Region)

credit: John Pavelka



Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Relevant Articles