The atrium is 194 meters high
Although after the recent inauguration of the futuristic ** Beijing-Daxing airport,** surprising us was already an arduous task, **Zaha Hadid's architecture studio** leaves us speechless again with its latest project in the capital of ** China * *.
the spectacular Skyscraper Leeza SOHO , inaugurated last November, stands on the liz financial district , in the southwest of Beijing .
The tower, which has 45 floors and a total of 172,800 square meters , has been built with the aim of becoming an office space for small and medium-sized companies.
The tower is located in the financial district of Lize
In turn, part of the total area has also been dedicated to the establishment of commercial premises, as well as the construction of 2,680 bicycle parking spaces and charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles.
But what has put Leeza SOHO in the spotlight is its peculiar design , since the work is divided into two halves.
The space that emerges between the two extends along 194 meters, thus creating the tallest atrium in the world, that rotates through the building as it rises.
Apart from being a source of natural light for the building, the atrium acts as a thermal fireplace thanks to an integrated ventilation system that limits air intake , as well as carry out an effective filtration process , keeping the interior well oxygenated at all times.
In this way, the two halves of the tower shade the public spaces of the atrium, while the double glazing glass copes with extreme weather conditions of Beijing and maintains a comfortable atmosphere in each of the rooms.
The atrium will act as a public plaza for the new business district due to its strategic location, as it Are you connected directly with the system underground transportation.
On the other hand, in the heart of the building, sky bridges connect levels 13, 24, 35 and 45. It is worth facing the vertigo, because the higher floors offer nail stunning panoramic views of the city.
The undulating interior of the building
Regarding the environmental commitment, it should be noted that ** Zaha Hadid Architects and SOHO China** have implemented proven technologies to reduce energy consumption and emissions in each of his four collaborations, including Leeza SOHO.
Apart from the aforementioned thermal regulation of the internal environment, the tower has a water harvesting system and with an insulating green roof with photovoltaic panels for the capture of solar energy.
This desire of Zaha Hadid Architects to build sustainable buildings has given this architectural jewel LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council.
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