halfway between beijing’s center and its airport (CIA), in the dawangjing business district, is the recently completed beijing greenland center’ by SOM. standing at 260 meters, the multi-purpose tower features 55-levels with a prismatic, trapezoidal glass façade. a visual and functional choice, the eye-catching envelope reflects sunlight to street level — especially important in the city’s overcast sky — and self-shades to improve environmental performance.
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