Excellence Century Plaza

The Excellence Century Plaza (Chinese: 卓越世纪中心) is a mixed-use building complex in Shenzhen, China. Built between 2007 and 2010, the complex consists of four towers with the tallest one (Tower 1) standing at 280 m (920 ft) tall with 60 floors. Two of the towers serve the function of hotels, while the other two are office buildings.[7]

Excellence Century Plaza
卓越世纪中心
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeMixed-use, Hotel, Office
LocationShenzhen, China
Address2030 Jintian Road, Fu Tian Qu, Shenzhen, 中心城 邮政编码: 518000
Coordinates22°32′41″N 114°03′33″E / 22.54465°N 114.05919°E / 22.54465; 114.05919
Construction started2007
Completed2010[1][2][3][4]
Height
Roof280 m (920 ft) (Tower 1)[1]
250 m (820 ft) (Tower 2)[2]
185 m (607 ft) (Tower 3)[3]
156 m (512 ft) (Tower 4)[4]
Technical details
Structural systemConcrete
Floor count60 (Tower 1)[1]
57 (Tower 2)[2]
45 (Tower 3)[3]
37 (Tower 4)[4]
Floor area400,000 m2 (4,310,000 sq ft) (entire complex)
34,000 m2 (366,000 sq ft) (parking)[5]
Lifts/elevators116[6]
Design and construction
Architect(s)Leo A. Daly & Larry Oltmanns
Structural engineerCCDI Group

History

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Architecture

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Inaugurated in 2010, the building complex is situated in the Futian district of Shenzhen, in the proximity of the Ping An Finance Centre and the Shenzhen Grandview Plaza. It has a concept inspired by the number 8, which is considered the most auspicious number in the Chinese civilisation and symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. The project's podium, which anchors the four towers, is enveloped in glass and features a mix of retail, restaurant and entertainment areas.[8]

Designed by American architects Leo A. Daly & Larry Oltmanns and supervised by the CCDI Group, the project features two main towers measuring 60 and 57 floors, and two secondary towers measuring 45 and 37 floors. Each building's glazing contains glass curtain walls, chamfered corners, and large diamond-shaped facades that extend and step back from the typical floor plates. The towers contain office, hotel, and serviced apartment space, with a rooftop restaurant. The project's glass-enclosed podium anchors the four towers and contains retail, restaurant, and entertainment areas. In contrast to the usual indoor malls in Shenzhen, the Excellence Huanggang Century Center includes a central courtyard that is outdoors and connects visitors, workers, and residents to the surrounding environment.[9]

Buildings

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Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Function
Tower 1   280 m (920 ft) 60 Office
Tower 2 250 m (820 ft) 57 Hotel
Tower 3   185 m (607 ft) 45 Office
Tower 4   156 m (512 ft) 37 Hotel

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Excellence Century Plaza Tower 1". CTBUH Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Excellence Century Plaza Tower 2". CTBUH Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Excellence Century Plaza Tower 3". CTBUH Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Excellence Century Plaza Tower 4". CTBUH Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Shenzhen Excellence Century Center". leoadaly.com. Leo A. Daly. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Excellence Huanggang Century Center". mitsubishi-shanghai.com. Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator Co.,Ltd. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "How many square meters is the entire floor of the Shenzhen Excellence Century Center office building? / How much is the rent for the entire floor of the Excellence Century Center". sohu.com (in Chinese). Sohu. April 19, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "深圳卓越世纪中心封顶" (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
  9. ^ "Shenzhen Excellence Century Center" (in Chinese). LEO A DALY. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
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