Beijing, China | linked hybrid | steven holl

[Márcio Ferreira]

linked hybrid is a multi-purpose complex in beijing, chaina designed by steven holl architects. the project is
220,000 square-meters spread over eight interconnected towers. the multiple structures are joined together
by a ring of skybridges that each hold different public functions. the unusual design was created to counter
current urban development trends in china. instead of a sealed off private tower, the building is a porous
urban space that is open to the public on all sides. the complex houses over 750 apartments, recreation
facilities, a hotel, school and various public and private facilities. the concept for the structure encapsulates
a ‘city within a city’ providing service for over 2500 inhabitants. the building was recently named the
‘best tall building’ in asia and australia by the council on tall buildings and urban habitat (CTBUH).


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[Márcio Ferreira]

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[Vasco Burnay]

o conceito e' xtremamente pertinente, mas a tal ''porosidade'', a permeabilidade horizontal, parece só se desenvolver numa cota, parecem ser apenas corredores de passagem. Sem plantas e cortes, arriscava dizer k era interessante ver ligaçoes mais arrojadas e habitaveis. Ou entao era uma estupidez.. ms ta fantastico o conceito !