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For this reason the main architectural intention of the project is to create a visible relation of the eastern and western part by a building high passageway. This exciting architectural space is generated by two building high glass halls inscribed in a rectangular building layout. Due to the orientation and location of these volumes two L-shaped building wings are created which contain all the functions of the program.
The clear structural order of this scheme is directly related to the "CYTS–philosophy": clear and transparent, but innovative and efficient at the same time.
Design
Meinhard von Gerkan with Stephan Schütz and Doris Schäffler
Chinese partner practice
CABR, Beijing
Client
China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd.
Construction period
2004–2006
Gross floor area
65,000 m²
Photographers
Christian Gahl
Ben McMillan
Ben McMillan