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- Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/zaha-hadid">Zaha Hadid's</a> newest project, a retail and commercial complex named <a href="http://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/galaxy-soho/" target="_blank">Galaxy Soho</a>, is now open in Beijing. The project boasts a LEED Silver rating and is full of natural daylight that filters down into the interior passageways and skylit atriums. Composed of four organic domes, the complex was inspired by rivers, dunes and fluid landscapes.1
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidThe new Galaxy Soho project is a 330,000 sq m commercial complex that includes office, retail and entertainment outlets.2
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidDesigned by <a href="http://www.zaha-hadid.com/" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid</a>, the project is characterized by four large organic shaped concrete domes connected by a web of fluid bridges.3
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidEncased in concentric rings of insulated aluminum cladding, windows are stepped back slightly to provide daylighting and appropriate shading.4
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidProtected courtyards at the ground level connect shoppers to all the retail, which occupies the bottom floors.5
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidThe upper floors are occupied by office space and restaurants and bars at the top, which enjoy panoramic views of the city.6
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidInside the domes, intimate courtyards create their own interior world and skylights light the space.7
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidThe project has a LEED Silver rating due in part to its use of natural daylighting and tight envelope.8
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidThe new Galaxy Soho project is a 330,000 sq m commercial complex that includes office, retail and entertainment outlets. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the project is characterized by four large organic shaped concrete domes connected by a web of fluid bridges. Encased in concentric rings of insulated aluminum cladding, windows are stepped back slightly to provide daylighting and appropriate shading....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/zaha-hadids-light-filled-leed-silver-galaxy-soho-opens-in-beijing/'>READ ARTICLE</a>9
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidThe 18-floor complex has already sold out all of its commercial units and is regarded as a successful project.10
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidInterior of Galaxy Soho.11
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidRendering of Galaxy Soho12
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidRendering of Galaxy Soho13
- Galaxy Soho-Zaha HadidSite plan.14