China’s Economic Ambitions on Display in Tianjin’s Newest Skyscraper
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Next year sees the completion of MAD Architects’ Sinosteel International Plaza – a building described as ‘natural, organic and futuristic’. Located in China’s sixth most-populous city, Tianjin, the development features two dynamic towers dressed in a honeycomb façade. The hexagonal shapes vary in size across the buildings, controlling the amount of sun which enters and minimising exposure to wind.
The façade, which takes its inspiration from similar grids used in traditional Chinese housing and gardens, is more than just decorative – it also acts as the supporting structure of the building. This removes the need for internal support, freeing up space, reducing design restrictions and offering the potential for more flexible use. The mixed-use nature of the development also reflects this flexibility. The smallest tower – at 88 metres in height – will house a hotel, and the larger tower – a huge 358 metres – will contain offices and serviced apartments.
<div>Sinosteel International Plaza’s design shows that Tianjin is following the lead of larger Chinese cities in using striking architecture as a symbol for its economic ambitions. However, these ambitions are not felt by the city alone, as the Chinese government have publicly expressed their belief that Tianjin is the next step in China’s economic progress. As part of the city’s plans to become more economically prosperous, a new economic development zone in Tianjin is being constructed, which the Sinosteel International Plaza is at the centre of.</div>
Called the Binhai New District, it is hoped this urban development will become northern China’s economic hub. Numerous business parks catering to different industries will be present within the district, sitting alongside the city’s airport. But despite subtle design references to traditional Chinese culture within the Sinosteel International Plaza, Binhai New District’s location outside of historic Tianjin’s central area suggests either a geographic inability or cultural resistance to integrating the city’s modern economic ambitions with areas that reflect past traditions and culture. And although mixed use developments are under construction within the district, the primary focus on business could run the risk of creating an urban area which lies vacant outside of working hours.
The presence of Tianjin’s airport, numerous industrial parks, and innovative architectural developments alongside China’s continuing economic strength suggest the financial success of the Binhai New District is almost inevitable. However, as the Sinosteel International Plaza nears completion, it will be interesting to watch the cultural identity of Tianjin’s newest area emerge from what is clearly an urban development which prioritises economics above all else.
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