Chongqing International Metropolis

Project Name:Chongqing International Metropolis
Location:Chongqing, China
Competition: 2011
Project leaders: Yu Haiwei, C.Killebrew
Staff (design): Zhang Junying,Jin Zhefu, ,J.Siebenmorgen
Partner Practice: Cui Kai Studio, Nbbj
Client:Zhong Yu Property Development Co Ltd
Area: 1,279,600 m²

Chongqing International Metropolis creates a new urban district within the city which establishes a unique, attractive and iconic regional retail & business. It will become a highly recognized city landmark that will draw people from throughout the city and the region, with its unique, top-end shopping spaces and entertainment facilities as well as high quality residential areas within a thriving community. Its unique shape and dynamic look draws its inspiration from the characteristic elements of the Chongqing landscape and nature. The steep gorges and terraced landscapes created by the mighty Yangtze River are symbolized in the stepped massing and layered tiers of the buildings. The folded planes and the sculptural building tectonics give the project its characteristic architectural expression.