The different programs are connected by a public path that cuts across the landscaped gardens, which were inspired by
Roberto Burle Marx's work. Thanks to its elevated structure, the project is able to give back a public space to the city.
Steven Holl‘s well-known design aesthetic and green credentials have made him a favorite here at Inhabitat. His latest project was conceived as a new headquarters for Shenzen Vanke Real Estate that will house everything from office spaces and a conference center to apartments, a hotel, and even a spa. While initially the program called for a number of smaller structures, each with their own program, Steven and his team decided to create one large superstructure propped up on eight legs.
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