Comments on: Vanke Center Shenzhen by Steven Holl Architects

By: dmm

dmm — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:08:13 +0000

is this closer to Shekou ferry from HK OR Lowu.
Seems only way there is 45 min taxi ride.
Any tips on transport to get out there?

By: wamukota jimmy maima

wamukota jimmy maima — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:36:36 +0000

this is great work the fact that it still maintains the natural existence.

By: CD1

CD1 — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:39:30 +0000

I don't understand the views diagram. Why do the short ends get the best views instead of the long sides? What the diagram is saying is that the layout minimizes views along those orange arrows by having the smallest surfaces facing them. It seems like post-rationalization at its worst. Also, the building is completely anti-urban. The landscape is pretty but doesn't seem like enough of a reason to raise the building.

By: miggzz

miggzz — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:52:28 +0000

Looks ordinary unsteven holl like, a subdued Morphosis. but workmanship is good and well executed. Might be a good school venue if Vanke wishes to develop one for upcoming builders and developers .

By: Yunlan

Yunlan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:16:11 +0000

our firm did the interior work with SHA – this is an amazing structure! especially considering it’s in SZ…i think to have a client like Vanke is really lucky, they can afford the price, and the concept too.
it’s a pity that it’s so far out from the city, which hasnt got anything exciting. (probably with the exception of the metro tower by Pei Zhu).