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China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergThe next time you visit <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/beijing" target="_blank">Beijing</a> you may want to get your sled ready. China’s ever-evolving capital will soon be home to a stunning new civic center topped with an artificial snow-covered slope perfect for skiing and sledding. Designed by architect Andrew Bromberg of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/aedas" target="_blank">Aedas</a>, the civic center, called the China World Trade Center Phase 3C, will merge energy efficient principles with mixed-use programming that accommodates the arts, outdoor recreation, and even organic farming.1
China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergSet for completion in 2020, this extraordinary project is the final piece of the China World Trade Center masterplan, which includes Beijing’s two tallest towers to date in the city’s business district.2
China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergWith its eye-catching sculptural shape and ample green space, the Phase 3C development will serve as an anchor and gateway to the complex.3
China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergInstead of massing the buildings around a single street-level civic green space, Bromberg elevated the green space to the upper level to create a series of green terraces outfitted with seating and large trees.4
China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergThe shape of the elevated building dips towards the street corner but gently lifts up towards the tall towers.5
China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergAn Olympic-sized indoor ice-skating rink will be located directly below the largest roof garden, which sits above multiple levels of retail. Parking is tucked beneath ground.6
China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergThe building will also include an amphitheater, art studios, exhibition spaces, an organic farm, cultural and educational facilities, a rock climbing wall, theater, and a water play area that can be converted into an outdoor ice skating rink in winter.7
China World Trade Center Phase 3C by Andrew BrombergThe crown jewel of the project is the sloping hill at the crest of the building that, with the use of artificial snow, will be turned into a slope for skiing and sledding during the colder months.8
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