Andrew Lih has sent us a set of photos of Office for Metropolitan Architecture's Television Cultural Centre in Beijing, which was destroyed by fire last night (via Dezain).
The 40-storey building is adjacent to the China Central Television Headquarters (see our earlier story).
The almost-complete building was due to open this May and contain a hotel, theatre and studios. It was used for the 2008 Olympics but due to open officially later this year.
The structure was set on fire by stray fireworks fired by revellers celebrating Chinese New Year.
What material was the building made of?
how could simple firework light the whole building???
…..a ghosty beauty.
..beautifool building?
wow……MADE IN CHINA…….
Looks absolutely stunning. Batman movie, anyone?
Great comment CRISTINA! Glad to hear there’s still some level headed people in this blog!
how upsetting!
Anyone that know what will happen now? will they demolish the building? rebuild it? another design or the same?