designboom is in tokyo and spoke with koichi suzuno and shinya kamuro to understand more about their backgrounds and how they approach each project. the remaining two structures include a mixed-use tower with office space and serviced apartments, and another with offices and a hotel. for the design of this new office building, a striking concrete exterior is paired with flexible wooden interiors. podium park site plan image courtesy of safdie architects, retail galleria site plan image courtesy of safdie architects, section drawing of raffles city chongqing image courtesy of safdie architects, drawing of the interior of the crystal image courtesy of safdie architects, section view of the crystal image courtesy of safdie architects, interior drawing of the crystal, showing program image courtesy of safdie architects, diagram of raffles city chongqing towers, by program image courtesy of safdie architects, sketch of raffles city chongqing image courtesy of safdie architects, client: capitaland design architect: safdie architects executive architect: P&T group international ltd design institute: CQADI (chongqing architectural design institute) structural engineer: arup MEP engineer: parsons brinckerhoff landscape architect: williams, asselin, ackaoui & associates façade engineer: ALT signage+wayfinding: pentagram + entro lighting consultant: BPI (brandston partnership inc.) interior design: CL3 architects ltd. (hotel & convention) interior design: the buchan group (retail) LEED consultant: arup quantity surveyor: rider levett bucknall. CapitaLand’s iconic megastructure Raffles City Chongqing is on track to wow the world from 2018. 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With its latest project in China, Raffles City Chongqing, Safdie Architects has transformed the city’s historic Chaotianmen district with a vibrant and three-dimensionally integrated mixed-use development that has energized a previously underutilized 92,000 sq. Les tours du nouveau quartier Raffles City en construction, au confluent de la rivière Jialing et du fleuve Yangtsé. The iconic IHG skyscraper hotel InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City is located on the famous Chaotianmen Square, boasting 380 luxury guest rooms and suites with stunning views of Yangtze and Jialing River. The Crystal skybridge, which connects four 250-metre-tall skyscrapers, has opened at Safdie Architects Raffles City Chongqing complex in China. Ltd. Raffles City Chongqing has been designed to address all required seismic codes. the remaining two structures include a mixed-use tower with office space and serviced apartments, and another with offices and a hotel. As … Raffles City Chongqing is located in Chaotianmen, a historic site referred to as the crown jewel of Chongqing that offers magnificent views of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers converging. a diverse digital database that acts as a valuable guide in gaining insight and information about a product directly from the manufacturer, and serves as a rich reference point in developing a project or scheme. Construction work is still ongoing on China's massive Raffles City Chongqing project but its most notable feature, the "horizontal skyscraper," has now opened to visitors. with a total built area of over 1 million square meters (approx. OMA's second residential tower at 'norra tornen' nears completion in stockholm, tamás bene designs a compact houseboat for hungary's lake tisza, interview: TORAFU ARCHITECTS on designing everything from buildings to wedding rings. As a significant component of the opening ceremony, the Astro Boy – Fly City will premiere in Chongqing Raffles City from September 6 to December 26. Chongqing Chaotianmen Chongqing, China, Located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jailing rivers, the site for this mixed-use project is imbued with a significance that is immediately symbolic. the project is safdie architects’ fourth collaboration with capitaland, one of asia’s largest real estate developers. five of the eight vertical structures are residential, with another serving as a dedicated office tower. meanwhile, at ground level, the retail podium is topped with an expansive public park overlooking chaotianmen square. five of the eight vertical structures are residential, with another serving as a dedicated office tower. The remaining towers include a … Raffles City Chongqing is a project that considers the relationship between nature, architecture, and its surroundings, find out about other innovative projects, don’t miss Net City: a giant ‘city of the future’ to redefine Smart City Construction. It is Singapore’s and CapitaLand’s single largest development in China at RMB24 billion (S$4.8 billion). The entire project comprises eight towers with a total of 817,000 square metres of floor space. The Conservatory is representative of a new building type, spawned from dense urban environments. 11 million square feet), the project is one of safdie architects’ largest and most complex projects to date. at a height of 250 meters (820 feet), the ‘crystal’ is a fully programmed horizontal skyscraper housing over 10,000 square meters of amenities. MVRDV has completed construction on NIO House Chongqing, a car showroom and members’ facility for the Chinese electric car manufacturer. Raffles City, Chongqing, CHINA. It features a 300-metre-long horizontal skybridge called "Crystal" that connects the top of four of the skycrapers. Raffles City Chongqing se trouve au confluent du Yangtsé et du Jialing dans le district de Yuzhong, et sera formé de huit gratte-ciel reliés par un podium de cinq étages. embedded within the chinese city’s densely developed yuzhong district, the mixed-use complex combines office, residential, hotel, retail, and recreational facilities across a 22.7 acre site. client: capitaland + capitamalls asia design architect: safdie architects executive architect: P&T group international ltd design institute: CQADI (chongqing architectural design institute) structural engineer: arup MEP engineer: parsons brinckerhoff landscape architect: williams, asselin, ackaoui & associates façade engineer: ALT signage+wayfinding: pentagram + entro lighting consultant: BPI (brandston partnership inc.) interior design: CL3 architects ltd. (hotel & convention) interior design: the buchan group (retail) LEED consultant: arup quantity surveyor: rider levett bucknall. embedded within the chinese city’s densely developed yuzhong district, the project combines office, residential, hotel, retail, and recreational facilities across a 22.7 acre site. Located in Chaotianmen Square at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River, Raffles City Shopping Center invited ten … The key tall building features are six 250m high and two 350m high towers, all curved. share your thoughts in our comments section below.all comments are reviewed for the purposes of moderation before publishing. throughout the day, internal temperatures are regulated with the help of a shading system that can be tuned depending on external climate conditions. Raffles City Chongqing is a comprehensive mixed-use development with an overall gross floor area of approximately 1,100,000 square metres. Raffles City Chongqing is composed of eight towers in total, with six southern towers rising to 250m and two northern towers to 350m. today, chongqing is one of the world’s fastest-growing and densest cities with a greater metropolitan population of over 30 million. One of the key attractions at Raffles City Chongqing is the Crystal sky bridge nestled above four 250-metre-tall skyscrapers. 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It was designed by Israeli-Canadian … ‘while centuries old, chongqing is now experiencing rapid growth and regeneration that demands thoughtful solutions to increased density and mega-scale projects,’ explains moshe safdie, principle of safdie architects. About RafflesCity Chongqing The project was first announced in December 2011 in collaboration with developers CapitaLand Limited, CapitaMalls Asia Limited, and Singbridge Holdings Pte. OMA's second residential tower at 'norra tornen' nears completion in stockholm, tamás bene designs a compact houseboat for hungary's lake tisza, interview: TORAFU ARCHITECTS on designing everything from buildings to wedding rings. Raffles City Chongqing opening crowd (Credit: CapitaLand) SINGAPORE (Sept 9): Over 900,000 shoppers visited CapitaLand’s largest Raffles City development, Raffles City Chongqing, during the mall’s opening weekend. 'in precious metal territory, all that glitters is good, and this goes for buildings, as well. image by arch-exist photography | main image by shao feng, © SFAP studio. for the design of this new office building, a striking concrete exterior is paired with flexible wooden interiors. More than just a building, Raffles City Chongqing is a landmark urban renewal project that expressed and shpaes Chongqing's global city aspirations. Here’s what makes Chongqing’s Raffles City different from the one located at North Bridge Road: 300m-long sky bridge that resembles MBS. Today, we have eight Raffles City developments in seven gateway cities in China, making Raffles City the most recognisable Singapore integrated development brand in the country. Raffles City Chongqing is located at the very heart of the city, facing the junction of the Yangtze River and Jialing River. The concept involves the traditional Chongqing method of grilling fish and topping it off with Ma La (spicy) sauces. 'in precious metal territory, all that glitters is good, and this goes for buildings, as well. Raffles City Chongqing is suite of eight buildings in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China. The complex consists of Raffles City Shopping Centre, Raffles City Tower, Raffles City Convention Centre, Swissotel The Stamford and Fairmont Singapore. As the master planner of this important site, CapitaLand fully appreciates the historical and cultural significance of Chaotianmen to the people of Chongqing. the 300-meter-long (984 ft) structure features amenities that include dining, bar and event spaces, a hotel lobby, and a members-only clubhouse with a 50-meter-long (164 ft) infinity pool. Moshe Safdie a déjà développé le concept de structure horizontale soutenue par des tours à Singapour, où l'énorme complexe hôtelier Marina Bay Sands a été inauguré en 2010. the project is safdie architects’ fourth collaboration with capitaland, one of asia’s largest real estate developers. a phased opening of the development commenced in september 2019 with the unveiling of a five-storey retail galleria and culminating with the opening of ‘the crystal’ — a 300 meter-long (984 ft) horizontal skyscraper elevated 250 meters (820 ft) above the ground. Raffles city Chongqing, connecting Chongqing and the world. Jan 25, 2020 - With a total investment of RMB24 billion and a total construction floor area of 1.12 million sq m, Raffles City Chongqing brings together a 235,000-sq m shopping mall, 150,000-sq m of Grade A office space, 1,400 residential apartments, Ascott Raffles City Chongqing serviced residence and InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City hotel. The iconic skyscraper hotel InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City, located on the Chaotianmen Square, was opened on August 1st, 2020. ‘chongqing is such an extraordinary city — in scale, population, and personality,’ says christopher mulvey, safdie architects’ managing principal, who relocated to china in 2011 to establish a branch office for the firm. Movement is controlled by a system of large-scale hydraulic dampers and monitored by electronic sensors. Intercontinental Chongqing Raffles City is located in the Raffles City Chongqing development, which features a "horizontal skyscraper," the … new images have been revealed of ‘raffles city chongqing’, the landmark mixed-use complex designed by safdie architects. situated at the confluence of the yangtze and jialing rivers, the historically significant site was once home to the city’s most important gateway and the official imperial entrance to the city: chaotian gate. L'ambassade de Hongrie et une bureau de la délégation de l'Union européenne s'y trouve également. Raffles City Shopping Centre is a prime retail mall spread over five floors on storeys 1, 2, 3 and basement 1 & 2. ‘guided by the sheer scale and complexity of the site, our design brings people in and through the site at different levels, whether by foot, car, subway, or ferry, to reconnect the city to its most historic site, chaotianmen square.’. It is Singapore’s and CapitaLand’s single largest development in China at RMB24 billion (S$4.8 billion). Visitors were taking pictures of the new shopping center. Taking advantage of the dramatic views from its location in the shopping centre of Chongqing’s new Raffles City complex, the two-storey showroom is organised around a feature staircase which takes inspiration from the city of Chongqing. m. site. ‘the topography of the city creates opportunities for intimate pockets of public space at different elevations, stacked and stepped to overlook one another and the city beyond. As a pioneering concept … image courtesy of safdie architects (main image courtesy of capitaland). Located at the junction of Yangtze River and Jialing River, this place is called Chaotianmen because this is where the emperor sent his fleet to meet his people. The towers have been created in the image of wind-filled sails, while the rooms and suites are modelled after yacht staterooms. with a total built area of over 1 million square meters (approx. the floating architecture allows its occupants to get as close to nature as possible. a diverse digital database that acts as a valuable guide in gaining insight and information about a product directly from the manufacturer, and serves as a rich reference point in developing a project or scheme. today, chongqing is one of the world’s fastest-growing and densest cities with a greater metropolitan population of over 30 million. 11 million square feet), the project is one of safdie architects’ largest and most complex projects to date. a groundbreaking ‘city within a city’ concept, the success of Raffles City Singapore paved the way for the brand to be exported to China. This strategic location attaches a great deal of symbolic significance to the super-scale development — as an icon of booming Chongqing.. weighing 12,000 tons and enclosed by a concertina structural frame with an integrated curtain-wall comprised of 3,000 pieces of glass and 5,000 aluminum panels, the crystal’s gardens and amenities are open to visitors year-round. containing gardens, numerous dining options, a bar and event space, a residential clubhouse, an infinity pool, and a hotel lobby, the structure stretches across four of the development’s eight towers. The skybridge will be the second highest in the world after the Kingdom Centre. CL3 Architects Limited is honored to be the interior design team for Raffles City Chongqing, a grand mixed-use project for Chongqing, China. RCCQ Brings New Life to Historic Chaotianmen Square. a phased opening of the development commenced in september 2019 with the unveiling of a five-storey retail galleria and continues into early 2020, culminating with the opening of ‘the crystal’ — a 300 meter-long (984 ft) horizontal skyscraper elevated 250 meters (820 ft) above the ground. The hotel InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City sits on one of the most historically and geographically significant sites in China. containing gardens, dining options, a bar and event space, a residential clubhouse, an infinity pool, and a hotel lobby, the structure stretches across four of the development’s eight towers. The Crystal is part of the larger US$4.8 billion Raffles City Chongqing project designed by Moshe Safdie that consists of a total of eight skyscrapers CapitaLand it’s the defining characteristic of chongqing and one that we sought to build upon with raffles city.’ see designboom’s previous coverage of the project here. a concrete skeleton encases IGZ campus in germany, designed by j. mayer h. kurt hollander captures shimmering architecture in the rainforest city of quibdo, colombia. following eight years of design and construction, safdie architects is nearing completion on ‘raffles city chongqing’. The horizontal skyscraper The Crystal, where views over Chongqing’s bustling Yuzhong District and a wide selection of food and beverage. In addition to the retail podium, the integrated development comprises Ascott Raffles City Chongqing serviced … The Crystal has been designed to accommodate seismic movement with its placement on friction bearing pads anchored to the four supporting towers. situated at the confluence of the yangtze and jialing rivers, the historically significant site was once home to the city’s most important gateway and the official imperial entrance to the city: chaotian gate. Designed by Safide and his team, Raffles City Chongqing takes inspiration from the region’s breath-taking landscape, history and culture. "Exploring new approaches to urban design, Raffles City Chongqing, Safdie Architects’ monumental integrated complex acts as a catalyst for downtown regeneration, creating a new icon for Chongqing, a megacity in Western China." safdie architects' monumental 'raffles city chongqing' begins phased opening in china. with a total built area of over 1 million square meters (approx. share your thoughts in our comments section below.all comments are reviewed for the purposes of moderation before publishing. 11 million square feet), the project is one of safdie architects’ largest and most complex projects to date. raffles city chongqing by safdie architects documented in new images. But the Chaotianmen area, situated at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, remains as a testimonial of the city’s centuries-old maritime heritage thanks to architecture that pays tribute to bygone days.Such is the case of the new InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City hotel, where the city’s nautical past is manifest from the inside out. Raffles City Changning is being developed on the site of the historic St. Mary’s Hall. The development encompasses a transportation hub, luxury residential, high end serviced apartments, offices, hotel, retail, and substantive public space programs. Visitors on the escalator in Raffles City. Chongqing is a city in constant flux. Raffles City Chongqing is located in Chaotianmen, a historic site referred to as the crown jewel of Chongqing that offers magnificent views of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers converging. One of the most luxury property in the world. The second 350m-tall tower houses office space up to the level of the skybridge, where it then transitions to a hotel. The foremost of Chongqing’s traditional city gates (the Chaotian Gate, or “gate to heaven”), where emperors carried out the ceremonies of diplomatic greeting, it has long been a historical landmark. Here’s how the ordering works: Diners can choose to pair their selected fish – Red Tilapia ($35.00), Sea Bass ($35.00), Black Pomfret ($38.00) or Garoupa ($42.00) with any of the 8 accompanying sauces of their choice. metal panels on the west-facing surfaces and glass on the east-facing surfaces afford guests and visitors natural light in the morning and shade from the sun in the afternoon. This bridge houses facilities such as an Exploration Deck, a viewing gallery accessible to the public; The Private Club, a members-only … 614 likes. 11 million square feet), the project is one of safdie architects’ largest and most complex projects to date. the design of ‘gateway park’, which takes inspiration from the city’s hilly terrain, comprises a network of green and open spaces that also feature public art commissions, including sculptures by chinese artists zheng lu and jian xingtao, and a series of water features, including interactive fountains and pools along the public path from the city streets to the upper plaza, overlooking the square. Five towers are dedicated for residential use, including one of the northern towers, making it the tallest residential building in China. the floating architecture allows its occupants to get as close to nature as possible. in may 2020, the crystal’s observatory garden and viewing platform opened to the public with a glass-bottom, cantilevered, open-air viewing deck. The property’s facilities are equally impressive. designboom is in tokyo and spoke with koichi suzuno and shinya kamuro to understand more about their backgrounds and how they approach each project. the tulip: will foster + partners' london skyscraper be built after all? have something to add? Raffles City est un complexe immobilier situé dans le Downtown Core de Singapour.. Il abrite deux hôtels ( Swissôtel The Stamford et Fairmont Singapore) et une tour de bureaux qui contient lui-même un centre commercial et un centre de convention. with a total built area of over 1 million square meters (approx. 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