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Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Design/Completion 1993/1996 Beijing, China

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 1,000,000 square feet Steel moment frame Metal and glass

Located on Chang An Street, the ceremoniał entry to Tiananmen Square, the siting of the bank reflects fundamental principles of Chinese urban design.

The plan organizes the building axially, incorporating geometrie forms that refer to historie precedents. The 150-foot height limit, 100- to 115-foot setbacks, and a double row of trees along the boulevard enhance the civic and monumental presence of the project.

The design for the new headquarters provides a hierarchy of major spaces that are designed for futurę expansion, and incorporates reereation areas, an interior garden plaża, and parking for automobiles and bicycles. The south-facing ceremoniał entry, at the main facade, is approached by a controlled-access driveway for the use of arriving dignitaries. Taxi drop-off points and access to surface and below-grade parking are provided at east and west employee entries. The careful massing results in only minimal shading of the adjacent buildings.

1    Interior detail of curved wali

2    View of main entrance from south corner

3    Aerial view

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