Huijin Center Guangzhou

The Huijin Center Guangzhou (Chinese: 汇金中心) (also known as the Shimao Canton Financial Center (Tower 1)) is an office building complex in Guangzhou, China. Built between 2014 and 2022, the complex consists of two towers standing at 320.6 m (1,052 ft) tall with 69 floors (Tower 1), respectively 220 m (720 ft) tall with 50 floors (Tower 2).[3]

Huijin Center
汇金中心
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
LocationGuangzhou, China
Address650 Huangpu Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 正南方向70米 邮政编码: 510655
Coordinates23°07′06″N 113°22′49″E / 23.11826°N 113.38020°E / 23.11826; 113.38020
Construction started2014 (Tower 1)
2015 (Tower 2)
Completed2022 (both)[1][2]
OwnerShimao Group
Height
Roof320.6 m (1,052 ft) (Tower 1)[1]
220 m (720 ft) (Tower 2)[2]
Technical details
Structural systemReinforced concrete
Floor count69 (Tower 1)[1]
50 (Tower 2)[2]
Floor area400,000 m2 (4,310,000 sq ft) (entire complex)
Lifts/elevatorsSchindler Group
Design and construction
Architect(s)Gensler
Structural engineerWSP Global
Forster Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. (Façade)
Woods Bagot (interiors)

History

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Architecture

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Situated on a busy road overlooking the Huangpu District, the complex is considered one of Guangzhou's top three landmark projects due to its ambitious planning, significant investment, and government support. The Guangzhou Huijin International Center will play a key role in advancing Guangzhou's industrial sector, fostering growth in the high-end financial industry, and drawing in multinational financial companies.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Shimao Canton Financial Center". CTBUH Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Huijin Center 2". CTBUH Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Tallest Buildings in Guangzhou over 300m". thetowerinfo.com. The Tower Info. October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Tekla BIM Awards > Guangzhou Huijin International Center". tekla.com. Tekla (Trimble Inc.). Retrieved October 2, 2024.
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