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HOK

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HOKS MISSION IS TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN

IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS THROUGH THE CREATIVE

BLENDING OF HUMAN NEED, ENVIRONMENTAL

STEWARDSHIP, VALUE CREATION, SCIENCE AND ART.


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PREFACE

Tall buildings give form to human aspiration. For the

past two centuries, they have served as powerfulexpressions of our creativity, knowledge and will.

They are symbols of their time and place.

As people around the world gravitate toward urban

cores, how will our big cities continue to add density

while preserving vital open space? The cities of the

future will ultimately have just one direction to grow:

up. One can imagine vertical cities with clusters

of interrelated high-rises linked by aerial

thoroughfares and side streets. In these vibrant

mixed-use towers, people will live, work, shop and

choose from numerous dining and entertainment

options. Green zones and public plazas within the

buildings will sustain the people who occupy these

24-hour environments.

This book demonstrates how HOK's architects

have approached tall building design in the recent

past and how global social and economic forces are

transforming the towers of the future.

Readers will see that each tall building has its own

personality and character. Some are iconic, whileothers fit comfortably into their context.

Each of HOKs tall buildings integrate sculpture and

science to create a s ustainable, high-performance

structure. The forms emerge from our clients'

needs as well as from the building program,

structural and vertical transportation systems,

site, climate and culture.

We thank our clients for their trust, vision and

partnership as together we give shape to the future

landscape of tall buildings and urban cores.

HOK Design Board


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INDIANAPOLISINTERNATIONALA

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Beijing Central Business District Block Z8


California State Teachers' Retirement System Headquarters

Capital Market Authority Tower

Century Square

Changsha Furong District Dongpailou Complex

Crystal Tower

Dubai World Trade Centre

Greenland Center Southern New City High-Rise

Greenland Dalian East Harbor Tower

Hexi CBD Mixed-Use Development

Hotel Competition for Confidential Client

IJ-Toren

Intercontinental Mixed-Use Tower

Jurong Town Corporation Summit

Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower

Lotte Mooselon Tower

535 Mission Street

Mongolia Democracy Tower

Moscow City Plots 17 + 18

Nanjing Financial Center

New Songdo City Mixed-Use Block D23

New Songdo City Mixed-Use Residential Block D22

Riyadh Mixed-Use Development

Samba BankSamsung Research and Development Facility 4

Sheraton Incheon Hotel in New Songdo City

Suzhou SIP Tower

US Bank Tower at 621 Capitol Mall

West India Quay Tower

Wuchang Riverside Business District Master Plan + Super High-Rise

Xiamen International Centre

Studies of Function + Form

Abaad Tower

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Headquarters

Ad Dahna Towers

20 Anson Road

Bakrie Tower

Baku Flame Towers

Bank Headquarters for Confidential Client

Barclays World Headquarters

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WORLD MAP

Bakrie Tower


20 Anson Road

JTC Summit

Mongolia Democracy Tower

Lotte Mooselon Tower

New Songdo City Block D24

New Songdo City Mixed-Use Block D23

New Songdo City Mixed-Use Residential Block D22

Samsung Research and Development Facility 4

Sheraton Incheon Hotel in New Songdo City

Baku Flame Towers



Changsha Furong District Dongpailou Complex

China Construction Bank

Greenland Center Southern New City High-Rise

Greenland Dalian East Harbor

Hexi CBD Mixed-Use Development

Nanjing Financial Center

Suzhou SIP Tower

Topwin Beijing

Wuchang Riverside Business District

Xiamen International Centre

Yusha Square

Zhengzhou Hotel

Zhengzhou Technology Development

Bank Headquarters for Confidential Client

Hotel Competition for Confidential Client

Turkey Mixed-Use Tower

Moscow City Plots 17+18

Baccarat Hotel

Silverstein 11th AvenueCrystal Tower

Intercontinental Mixed-Use Tower

Abaad Tower

ADNOC Headquarters

Dubai Towers

Dubai World Trade Centre

Ad Dahna Towers

Capital Market Authority Tower

Riyadh Mixed-Use Development

Samba Bank

535 Mission Street

CalSTRS Headquarters

US Bank Tower at 621 Capitol Mall

HOK Tall Building Project

HOK Office

Barclays World Headquarters

West India Quay Tower

IJ-Toren

Century Square

As we compiled the projects for HOK Tall Buildings, the world map showing

their locations began to tell a story. This map illustrates the number and

sheer monumentality of the tall buildings rising in Asia and the Middle East,

reflecting the economic growth and optimism of these regions.


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tallbuildings

view from sheikh zayed road

465,000 sq. ft. / 43,200 sq. m.

Height: 656 feet / 200 meters

45 stories

Design completion: 2008

Withcleanlines and carefully designed

details, this speculativeofficebuilding for

Abaad Real EstateCompany creates astrong

architectural statementalong SheikhZayed

Road, Dubais major highway.

Thetowers silhouette, fabricand pattern

fuseto createabuilding thatcommands

attentionamong thesurrounding corporate

and institutional towers.

Thefacadeintegrates aluminumand fritted

glass inseveral combinations: as a prefinished

aluminum engineered wall system, aluminum

facadelouversystem, channel glass facade

systemand curtainwall.

Theinteriorand landscapereinforcethe

architectural conceptthroughuseof similar

materials, rhythms and patterns tocreatea

serene, harmonious environment.

Theflexiblefloorplates, strong identity

and numerous amenities help attract

corporatetenants.

Abaad TowerDubai, UAE


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sky terrace floor plan typical high-rise floor plan

ground floor plan typical low-rise floor plan

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channel glass study

sk y terrace section

1 aluminum glass screen

2 double-glazed curtain wall with ceramic frit

3 vertical aluminum mullion caps

4 prefinished aluminum facade system

5 double glazing with horizontal ceramic frit

6 spandrel glass panel

7 profilit channel glass facade system

8 aluminum facade louver system

9 prefinished aluminum facade system

10 sealed double glazing in aluminum frame

11 prefinished aluminum column cover

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ABAADTOWER


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tallbuildings

renderings

ThenewheadquartersforAbuDhabiNational

OilCompanysymbolizesthecompanys

importanceinthe developmentoftheUnited

ArabEmirates.

LocatedononeofAbu Dhabismostprominent

urbansites,thetowerwillcreatea newcity

landmarkwhilearticulatingADNOCsroleas

oneofthe worldsmostdynamic,influential

petroleumcompanies.Theproximityofthe

EmiratesPalaceHoteladdstothesite's

exclusivity,withthetowerservingasthe

primaryviewforVIPsand patronsat the

EmiratesPalace complex.

Thestructuresdesignmaximizesviewsof

theArabianGulfandtakesadvantageofthe

sitesprimelocationthroughcarefulmassing

ofthetowerandplacementofthesurrounding

courts,plazasandlandscape.

Thedesigncombinesmajesticspacesand

high-qualitymaterials .To maximizefl exibility,

officesareorganizedwitha modularapproach

thatisinterchangeableandrepeatable.

Thetower'snorth-southorientationminimizes

theground-levelfootprint,leavingampleroom

forlandscapedamenityspace.Arectilinear

podiumextendsfromthebaseof thetower.A

curvilinearauditoriumadjacenttothetower

actsasa contrastingsculpturalelement.

Extendingsouthofthe towerstructure,

thethree-levelrectangularpodiumhouses

employeeservices,retailspace,theserviceloadingarea,a heritagemuseum,andthe main

lobbyandcirculationspace.

1.9 million sq. ft. / 175,300 sq. m.

Height: 1,123 feet / 342 meters

74 stories

Completion: 2015

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, UAE

lobby faade


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site plan

1 podium

2 auditorium building

3 tower

4 mosque

1 reception

2 board room

3 majlis

level 61 executive floor plan

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ABUDHABINATIONALOILCOMPAN

YHEADQUARTERS

1 reception

2 meeting

3 waiting area

1 reception

2 meeting

3 waiting area

1 reception

2 meeting

3 waiting area

high-rise level floor plan

mid-rise level floor plan

low-rise level floor plan

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north elevation

south faade

east elevation south elevation

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aerial view, phase two

main entrance

reception atrium


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towerconstruction

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tower construction


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rendering

This towerpairis designed as oneina series

of central towers defining anew business

districtin Riyadh.

Planned tocreateanew city centerfor

Riyadh, theproposed mixed-use

developmentincludes a primary tower

containing officespacewith asecond tower

supporting afive-sta rhotel and upper-level

luxury condominiums.

Thedesignteamformed and oriented these

elliptical towers to createapowerful presence

whileminimizing solar heatgain. The strategy

provides privacy forth ehotel and housing

tower, withtheircloseproximity enhancing

thetowe rs' visual strengthand energy

efficiency. Both areenclosed with highly

efficientstructural exoskeletons thatdefine

building scaleand characterwhileproviding

shading and screening foreach tower.

Undergirding the developmentis a3,500-car

parking structurethat provides new ground

forthebuildings podiumand urban gardens.

This podiumunites thecomplex and offers

users access to retail, entertainmentand

professional services withinagardensetting.

3 million sq. ft. / 280,000 sq. m.

Tower 1:


70 stories

Tower 2:


55 stories

Competition: 2008

tallbuildings

Ad Dahna TowersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia


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ADDAHNATOWERS

1 atrium

2 retail

3 restaurant

4 office lobby

5 hotel lobby

6 condo lobby

site plan

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high-performancetriple glazing

insulated concreteexoskeleton with metal

rain screen cladding

ductal concretemashrabiya

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1 retail

2 restaurant

3 office

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5 condominium

level 2 floor plan

level 21 floor plan

level 45 floor plan

retail

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ADDAHNATOWERS

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view from street

Rising onatriangularplotwithintheurban

fabricof Singapores central business district,

this contemporary officetowercontains

Class Aoffices withsmall-scaleretail inthe

entrancelobby.

The20-story officeis a highly energy-

efficientglass box withindividual offices

designed formaximumflexibility as

sustainableworking environments.

Setina tranquil gardenwithabundantlocal

flora, thepodiumprovides aunified and

elegantarchitectural focus. Thepodiums

metal skinfacadecreates a flotation-free

formtha trefle cts Malay traditions while

delivering afun ctional elevation with

natural ventilation.

Access intothesiteis directand efficient.

Inadditiontoan at-gradevehiculardrop-off

area, twolevels of carparking areraised

aboveagenerous ground floorlobby height

toprovidenaturally ventilated carparking. A

two-way helical ramp offers easy access to

theparking levels.

253,000 sq. ft. / 23,500 sq. m.


20 stories

Completion: 2009

tallbuildings

20 Anson RoadSingapore


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ANSONROAD

1 gopeng street

2 anson road

3 drop-off area

4 open plaza

5 retail

1 office suites

typical floor plan ground floor plan

outdoor plaza outdoor plaza exterior facade section

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ANSONROAD

viewfromstreet

entrancelobby


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street view

As thecenterpieceof anextensivemixed-

usedevelopmentincentral Jakarta, this

toweris the new corporateheadquarters

foroneof Indonesias premierland

developmentcorporations.

Asequenceof rotating floorplates

extending theheightof the building gives

thetowerits striking shape. The complex,

modularfacadesystemcreates acollection

of uniqueforms and textures.

Inadditiontocommercial officespace,

thestructureincludes anart gallery,

cafa nd restaurant, conferencing

facilities, executivesuites and aprivate

rooftop helipad.

970,000 sq. ft. / 90,000 sq. m.


48 stories

Completion: 2009

tallbuildings

Bakrie TowerJakarta, Indonesia

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BAKRIETOWER

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site plan

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1 lobby

2 entry

3 plaza

4 art gallery

5 media walk gateway

6 water feature

1 lobby

2 office

3 void

elevation


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BAKRIETOWER

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towers illuminated

Perched ona hilltop siteoverlooking Baku

Bay and theold city center, this iconictrio of

buildings transforms the Bakuskylinewhile

advancing thecit ys high-tech identity.

Visiblefrommostvantagepoints inthe city,

thetowers symbolizethe revitalizationof

Bakuand its entry into the21stcentury.

Thetowers' locationoppositeAzerbaijans

parliament buildings creates an ew focal point

fortheBaku community.

Knownas the"regionof eternal fires,"

Azerbaijans history of firewors hip and its

natural gas resources inspired the unique

designof the threeflame-shaped towers.

Designers used parametricmode ling to

translatethe intricateconceptual forms into a

simplified "kit"of constructionelements.

Thoughthey appearsimilarfromtheoutside,

eachof thethreetowers is designed toserve

auniquefunction.

The33-story residential tower thetallestof

thethree sits tothesouth, accommodating

130 luxury apartments withstunning views.

Operated by Fairmont Hotels, thehotel is

located onthenortherncornerof thesite

and consists of 318 rooms, including 19

apartments, on 30 floors.

Located onthewestsideof the complex,

theofficetowerincludes morethan 33,000

square meters of flexible, Class Acommercial

officespace.

Aretail podiumanchors thetowers, providing

leisureand retail amenities suchas cinemas

and shopping.

LED lights onthe exteriorof thebuildings

createaflickering effectthatenhances the

"flame"conceptatnight.

BakuFlameTowers is aprojectby Azinko

DevelopmentMMC, withDIAHoldings serving

as design-build contractor.

2.5 million sq. ft. / 234,500 sq. m.

Tower 1:


33 stories

Tower 2:


30 stories

Tower 3:


28 stories

Completion: 2013

Baku Flame TowersBaku, Azerbaijan

tallbuildings


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BAKUFLAMETOWERS

1 hotel tower

2 residential tower

3 office tower

4 mall entrance

5 mall level 2 retail

6 mall entrance level 1

7 retail units

8 open to below

9 cinema complex

level 2 retail floor plan

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BAKUFLAMETOWERS

podium axonometric

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BAKUFLAMETOWERS

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rendering

Forming thenew banking gateway atthe

Istanbul International Financial Center, these

paired officetowers exemplify thee mergence

of Turkey as acenterof commerceatthe

crossroads of twoco ntinents.

Thetwoglass structures symbolizethe

joining of east and west ina harmonious, yet

distinctive, expressionthatasserts thebanks

arrival ontotheworld stage.

Thestructures createanew identity forthe

bankthrougha memorabledesignuniquely

suited toIstanbul s stunning geography and

layers of history and culture.

Acknowledging the historical contextof the

region, thecontemporary designis influenced

by thetraditional Seljukstyleof Turkish

architecturethatshaped monumental stone

buildings withdiamond-s haped patterns in

the12thand 13thcenturies.

Thestrong, simpleextruded towerforms are

enhanced by anintelligentglass skinwith

bay windows thatextend up fromthebase

of thetowers. Traversing thefacades, the

flowing patternserves as a metaphorforthe

cascading waters of themigh ty Bosphorus

linking Europeand Asia.

Tower 1:

1.4 million sq. ft. / 130,000 sq. m.


50 stories

Tower 2:

968,800 sq. ft. / 90,000 sq. m.


40 stories

Competition: 2013

tallbuildings

Bank Headquarters for Confidential ClientIstanbul, Turkey


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BANKHEADQUARTERSFORCONFIDE

NTIALCLIENT

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street view

Barclays' headquarters towerprovide s

anefficient, high-performanceoffice

environmentformore than6,000 people. The

towerfea tures 30 upperl evels arranged over

theground level and four basementlevels.

Thedesignof thefloor plandeviates from

aco nventional approach by concentrating

servicecores tothenorthof the site, which

allows forabank of atriaon thesouthfacade.

Thesefivestacked atria, eachsix stories in

height, createlofty spaces thatallow natural

lighttopenetratedeep intotheofficeplan.

Eachatriumhas a visual theme, offering areas

formeetings or relaxationamong informal

plantings and striking commissioned artwork.

Theground-floorlobby, one of thelargest

inCa nary Wharf, is linked below streetlevel

tomajorretail facilities and the Canary

Wharf Underground Station. Other building

amenities includeahealthand fitness center,

a365-seatrestaurantand training facilities.

Acting as an energy buffer, the atriacombine

withthegreenroof and othersustainable

strategies tohelp the towerachieveaBREEAM

Excellentrating.

Thestructureof thetowerwas designed

toad dress several emergency conditions,

including theaccommodationof thebuildings

entirepopulationwithintheinternal staircores.

Thetoweris clad predominantly inglass with

reflective steel mullions. The simplified atria

facadeis hung froma series of steel masts

and canbeclearly seenrising up thesouth

face. Elsewhere, thecharacterof the facade

is dependentonthe light, catching eithertheverticality of themullions orthe horizontal

glass and panel arrangementof each level.

355,200 sq. ft. / 33,000 sq. m.


32 stories

Completion: 2005

tallbuildings

Barclays World HeadquartersLondon, UK

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BARCLAYSWORLDHEADQUARTERS

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south elevation

typical floor plan

west elevation facade

atrium

lobby

lobby1 drop-off area

2 main entrance

3 double-height lobby

4 access from lower ground mall

5 west entrance pedestrian bridge

6 west india dock

7 dockside landscaped terrace

1 six-story stacked atrium

2 office floor

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aerial rendering

Thesetwoslendertowersonean officetower

andtheothera hotelarelocatedintheheart

ofBeijing,onthemaineast-westaxisroad

leadingtotheForbiddenCity.

Reimaginingthetypicaltowerarrangementof

stackingahotelaboveofficespace,thedesign

teamplacedtheelementsside-by-sideas

independent structures, connected

byanatrium.

Aseriesofverticallyorganized,small-scaled

neighborhoodcourtyardslinkthebuildings.

Conceivedasvertical"hutongs,"thespaces

drawinspirationfromthenarrowalleysthat

havecontributedtoBeijingshistoricalfabric.

Placedonthesitetotake advantageofnatural

daylightingandviews,thetowersprovide

extremelyflexiblefloorplates.

Structurally,thetwo towersarecodependent,

achievingtheirslendernessthroughthe

useofside-loadedcoresthatsupportlarge,

openfloorplates.

Thestructuraldesignisa hybridofsteel

andconcreteconstruction,withtheprimary

side-loadedcorescomposedofconcrete,

steel-bracedframesaroundtheatria.The

190-meter-tallhotelhasflatconcreteslab

floorplates,whilethe290-meterofficetower

hascompositesteelfloorplates.

1.8 million sq. ft. / 167,225 sq. m.


60 stories

Competition: 2010

Beijing Central Business District Block Z8Beijing, China

tallbuildings

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BEIJING

CENTRALBUSINESSDISTRICTBLOCKZ8

1 office lobby

2 hotel lobby

3 amenity shared space

4 office drop-off

5 hotel drop-off

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aerial

Reflecting thestrong Chineseeconomy,

this mixed-usetowerdesignsymbolizes the

timeless formof amountainrising abovethe

activity taking placeintheheartof Beijing's

central business district.

Thedesigncreates avibrant, new urban

centerwherefinance, cultureand information

converge. Office, hotel and residential

functions arehoused withinamodern,

timeless structurethatembodies thecity's

traditions and aspirations.

Squareand circularelements combineto

createaneight-sided geometricformthat

ascends tothesky and tapers atits peak.

Atits upperlevels, thetoweropens totwo

separateforms thatencloseasky atrium,

providing dramaticviews of thecitys historic

centerand symbolizing its futureprosperity.

Ahigh-performancecurtainwall system

integrates threedistinct wall types that

combinecompositeglass and stone totake

advantageof natural daylightand energy

harvesting whiledeli vering optimal energy

efficiency. The screened textureof thewalls

reflects traditional architectural elements.

Ase ries of small, neighborhood-scaled parks

throughoutthestructurecreates intimate

greenspaces.

3.06 million sq. ft. / 284,900 sq. m.


109 stories

Competition: 2009

Beijing Central Business District Block Z15Beijing, China

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BEIJING


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1 office lobby

2 hotel lobby

3 residential / service units

4 drop-off

5 water feature

6 sunken plaza

7 wood public plaza

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aerial aerial

stone elevation diagram glass elevation diagramnorthsoutheastwest northsoutheastwest

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physical model

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street view

Featuring anexterior skinthat simulates

aships billowing, translucentsail, the

CaliforniaStateTeachers RetirementSystem

(CalSTRS)headquarters facility is onaformer

shipbuilding siteatthe nexus of twoimportant

rivers: theSacramentoand theAmerican.

Thedynamic structuresalutes thehistory of

thecitys riverfrontwhile incorporating design

strategies forenergy efficiency.

Theideas of translucency and waterare

emphasized insidethebuilding through

aprimary public artfeature. Dubbed the

"RiverRoom," theglass featurelines the

maincirculation spacein thelobby, where

itshimmers, shifts and scatters lightthroughoutthe day.

Housing approximately 850 staff, the

headquarters building includes offices, an

auditorium, anaudiovisual and editing studio,

adining facility, aconferencecenterand a

board room. Thetowerincludes 13 tower

floors and twolevels of mechanical facilities,

withthepodiumoccupying thefirstand

second levels. Parking starts ontheground

level and rises fivelevels withinthe podium.

Ingeneral officeareas, thedesign creates an

openplan withlow-height partitions, providing

90 percentof occupants withaccess to

natural light. Toensurethat individuals

neversit withtheir backs toworkstation

openings, theplanning conceptis based on

a120-degree orientation. Theworkstation

units featureasail-like appendagethat

reinforces theship imagery thatpervades the

facility. Anunderfloor airdistribution system

withindividual comfortc ontrols reducesenergy consumption.

409,000 sq. ft. / 38,000 sq. m.


19 stories

Completion: 2008

tallbuildings

California State Teachers' Retirement System HeadquartersWest Sacramento, California, USA

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CALIFORNIASTATETEACHERS'RETIREMENTSYSTEMHEADQUARTERS

site plan

dining area

typical floor plan

1 parking

2 caucus room

3 board chamber

4 m ember services

5 lobby

6 dining area

7 outdoor patio

1 open office

2 file room

3 break area

4 conference rooms

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Soaring1,260feetabovethesurrounding

cityscape,theCMAToweristhe tallestof

thefivestructuresthatmakeupthefinancial

plazaoftheKing AbdullahFinancialDistrict.

Theteamdesignedtheiconictowerasthe

centerpieceofthisnew officedistrict.It

symbolizesthebeginningofa neweraof global

financialleadershipwithinSaudiArabia's

capitalcity.

TheCapitalMarketAuthoritywilloccupy

300,000squarefeetofspacein thetopfloors

ofthe76-storyofficetower.

Representingtimelessnessandopenness,the

tower'stransparencyrelatestothe cultural

valueofthecrystalsfoundalongthewadisintheSaudiArabiandesert.Thistransparency

createsinternalopennessandprovidesaccess

tonaturallightwithintheworkplace.

Ahigh-performancesolarcontrolsystem

moderatestheintenseSaudilightandheat.An

externallayerof fins,gantriesandperforated

panelsprovidesshade,amplifyingthethermal

efficiencyof thetriple-pane,unitizedglazing.

Together,theseshadingdevicesminimizesolar

gainandinternalcoolingloads,reducingHVAC

requirements.Electricalenergyisreclaimed

throughaphotovoltaicarrayinstallationonthe

towersroof.

Eliminatingcopper-wire-based distribution

systemsfordataandsecurityfurtherreduces

internalheatgain.The designusesthe"cool"

technologiesofwirelesscommunication,

air-blownfiberopticsandconvergednetworks.

Theintelligentinfrastructuremergesvoice,dataandvideonetworkstoreducecosts,

centralizemanagem entand boostprodu ctivity.

Toaccommodatefutureexpansionand

upgradedtechnology,allsystemshave

redundant capacity.

Thepodiumstructureatthe baseofthetower

integratespublic circulationwith private

amenityspaces,includingdiningfacilitiesand

atwo-storyauditorium.

HOKdesignedthetower,whichis expected

toachieveLEEDGoldcertification,in

collaborationwithOmrania& Associates.

1,980,000 sq. ft. / 184,000 sq. m.


76 stories

Completion: 2014

tallbuildings

Capital Market Authority TowerRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

night view from king fahd road

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level b2 floor plan

level b4 floor plan

1 vip parking lobby

2 prayer

3 kitchen

4 security

5 generators

6 electric / telecom

7 building staff break room

8 building staff locker room

9 storage

1 lobby

2 atrium lobby

3 auditorium

1 vip parking lobby

2 mechanical

3 pump room

4 water storage

5 water treatment

6 electric substation

7 storage

1 wadi-level lobby

2 bookstore

3 travel office

4 waste storage

5 loading dock

6 staging

7 data center

8 building management

level 1 floor plan

level b1 floor plan

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level 2 floor plan

1 lobby

2 servery

3 dining

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typical low-rise floor plan

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tower sun shading detail

tower curtain wall detail

tower curtain wall detail

section

cma service lift

technical levels

technical levels

fire lift + service lift

cma shuttle service

local lifts (53-76)

local lifts (26-51)

mid-rise shuttles

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As thesignatureelementof a 13-acremixed-

usemasterplandeveloped by HOK, this

upscaleresidential towerrises outof an urban

gardentoestablishacommanding presence

among thesurrounding lower-scalebuildings.

Aco ntemporary glass and metal facade

appeals tohigh-en d tenants and distinguishes

thestructurefromthetypical concreteand

tileconstructionof Indianbuildings.

Drawing inspirationfromlocal stone quarries,

the22-story building incorporates aseries

of stacked duplex units thatgently shift back

and forthto createterraces with panoramic

views of the adjacentwetlands.

Theinteriorenvironmentre-imagines the

traditional mid-riseIndianapartmentas a

vertical family living space thatfea tures an

openliving room, kitchenand dining areaon

thefirstlevel and amoreprivatebedroomand

living spaceonlevel two.

Theorientationand organizationof each

roomis guided by VastuShastra, anancient

Indiandoctrinebased on using directional

alignments to achieveharmony withnature

and theunivers al flow of energy.

Located onthenorthside of Bangalore,

thedevelopmentis thefirstelementof an

emerging urbandistrictbetweenthecitys

central business districtand Bangalore

International Airport.

130,550 sq. ft. / 12,130 sq. m.


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CENTURYSQUARE

5

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1 entry lobby

2 lobby

3 meeting room

4 typical unit

5 private gardens

6 roof terrace

ground floor plan

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so uthwest aerial view

Thedesignfor theChangshaDongpailou

Complex brings togetherarichvariety

of experiences. Thecomplex integrates

officehigh-rises, apartments and ahotel

withaseries of unique shopping areas and

entertainmentvenues.

Thearchitectureevokes notableregional

landmarks and showcases its richnatural

beauty. Thesite, whichis justeastof

the Xiang River, provided natural design

inspiration. Theactiveinteriorspaces

elicitasenseof wonder and recall the

historicdevelopments of theriver. A glassy,

serpentine canopy hovers overhead, filtering

lightwhilecreating anattractiveview forthe

toweroccupants looking downfromabove.

Whiletheretail podiumembodies the fluidity

of a river, thetowers ontheperimeterrecall

thespectacularsandstonespires of the

nearby WulingyuanNa tional Park. Soaring

abovethecity, the330-meter-tall Office

TowerWestcommands attentionwithits

crystallineformand dramatic, sloping east

wall. Thetowersits withits broad sideto

theriver, announcing its presenceas anew

beaconforthecity. Fromotherperspectives,

theslender, eleganttowerappears todissolve

intothesurrounding sky.

BoththeHotel /ApartmentTowerEast

and OfficeTowerEastadopta languageof

tapering corners, establishing aconsis tent

architectural visionforthe development

whileallowing forsubtleindividual building

expressions. Tapered corners alsoare

evidentinthedesignof theSoho Towers

Eastand West. Thoughthey differfrom

thelargertowers infunctionand size, their

shared geometry and facadedesignenablethemtocomfortably coexistwithinalarger

family of forms.

Thefull lengthof thedevelopmentis

connected by adynamic, yet easily navigable,

retail paththatflows betweenthe western

subway and the shopping districts tothe

south. Bisected by avisitordrop-off road,

nine levels of traditional mall spaces occupy

thewestportionof the site. Fivelevels of

street-scaleshopping arelocated to theeast.

Thesedifferentzones engageparticipants in

avariety of experiences.

Overall development:

12.38 million sq. ft. / 1.15 million sq. m.

Office Tower West height:

1,082 feet / 330 meters

89 stories

Competition: 2011

Changsha Furong District Dongpailou ComplexChangsha, China

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50

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CHANGSHAFURONG

DISTRICTDONGPAILO

UCOMPLEX

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2 soho tower west

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4 office tower east

5 soho tower east


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retail court view from southeast corner

CHANGSHAFURONG

DISTRICTDONGPAILO

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Crystal Tower, adelicatebalanceof sharp,

angular forms of glass and metal, rises from

thecity skylineinthe Al Sharq districtof

KuwaitCity. The designcontrasts withthe

solidity and sweeping contours of theHOK-

designed Intercontinental Mixed-Use Tower

several blocks away.

Composed of sloped glass and ametal panel

curtainwall, thetowerfeatures elegant,

slenderproportions and acompactfloor

plate. Thebuil ding includes 45 stories of

officespace, witha multi-level stoneand

glass podiumattheground level housing

athree-story entranceatrium, retail

spaces, building services and twolevels of

underground parking.

Astriking open-airsky atriumat mid-tower

heightrelates tothesurrounding contextof

mid-rise buildings while providing sweeping,

panoramic views. A20-meter-tall steel truss

spireatop the toweremphasizes thebuildings

dynamic asymmetrical composition.

The towers overall slenderness ratio of nearly

seventoone posed astructural engineering

challengeforthedesignteam. Acast-in-place

concrete wall replaces theoriginal steel V

brace, absorbing thetowers twisting motion

underwind loads. The additionof perimeter

tensioncolumns intheconcretecore

compensates forthe unbalanced twisting of

thetypical floor plate.

Afterthewind tunnel testing, theteam

incorporated chamfers along the corners

of thetowerand used thefirefighting

watertankatthe top as adampening

element. This refinementreduced overall

accelerations forservicea bility while

enhancing occupantcomfort.

452,000 sq. ft. / 42,000 sq. m.


52 stories


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Crystal TowerKuwait City, Kuwait

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2 retail

3 elevator lobby

4 office

5 sky atrium


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view from plaza

HOKwona designcompetitionforthe

expansion of Dubai's World TradeCentre

and thedevelopmentof anew business and

cultural districtinthe heartof Dubai.

Thenew developmentand expansionof the

original facilities presented theopportunity to

expand onthesuccess of theexisting World

TradeCentreand deliveranew civicand

business focus forthe city. Theprojectwould

anchoroneof themaindevelopmentdistricts.

Thedesignbrings togetheropera, theatre

and museumbuildings withnew exhibition

facilities inan integrated pedestrian quarter.

Offices, hotels and residential, retail and

leisureattractions help createa thriving

mixed-useenvironment.

Located nexttothe Emirates Towers, the

existing World TradeCen trefacilities and

iconic1983 officetowerrepresentDubais

firststep in creating thenew high-risedistrict

along SheikhZayed Road.

Thetowerdesigncreates aniconthatserves

as amarkerfor theWorld TradeCentre.

Theefficientfloorplateuses a small portion

of theoverall site, leaving roomforopen

spaces and gardens around thetower. A

structural diagrid gives thebuilding triangular,

prism-like shapes, creating ahigh ly efficient

structurewhilesupporting the towers Islamic

aesthetic.

Inadditiontostructural and aesthetic

benefits, thediagrid provides thefirstlevel

of shading fromtheintensesunlightof Dubai.

Thedesigncalls forceramicfritto befused

totheglass, controlling theregions harsh

sunlightand minimizing heatgain. The fritis

designed inan abstract, Islamicpatternthat

complements thetowe r's geometric patterns.



100 stories

Competition: 2006

tallbuildings

Dubai World Trade CentreDubai, UAE

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aerial rendering

As the talleststructurein JilinProvince,

this officeand residential towercreates an

iconinthe new city centerof Changchun. It

symbolizes a gateway tonortheastChina, a

regionattheheart of thecountrys automobile

and high-techindustrial economy.

Located atthenexus of twoprominent

thoroughfares, thetowershares ahighly

accessiblesitewith asmaller-scaleoffice

building, a hotel and two apartmentbuildings.

Theoverall urbandevelopmentcreates an

integrated living and working environment

thatestablishes anew identity forChangchun

while reflecting local culture and tradition.

Adouble-skinfacadereduces heating and

cooling costs by minimizing heattransfer at

the building envelope. Automaticexternal

openings regulatefacadeconditions in

responsetotheoutsidetemperature.

During thesummer, thefacadecavity is

naturally ventilated. Thermal buoyancy

drives airmovementthroughthecavity and

promotes heatextractio n, reducing envelope

heatgain.

External openings automatically closein

winter. The facadecavity traps solargains

and creates athermal barrierat theenvelope,

minimizing envelopeheat loss.

The siteof fers breathtaking views of the

Yitong Riverand its adjacentnatural wetland.

Lot A4: 2.61 million sq. ft. / 242,400 sq. m.

Lot A4 East: 914,900 sq. ft. / 85,000 sq. m.


70 stories

Competition: 2010

Greenland Center Southern New City High-RiseChangchun, China

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HIGHRISE

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aerial rendering

1 office tower

2 mixed-use tower

3 serviced apartment tower

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1 access walk and brackets

2 operable inner windows

3 concrete cast in place frame

4 inner wall - modified window wall

5 outer wall - single-glazed curtain wall

6 cantilevered concrete slab

typical double-wall construction

typical residential floor

elevation: previous floor +3.20m

typicaltowerpanelheight

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aerial rendering

The gently curving, triangular form of this

108-story tower reflects the boldness and

symmetry of a lighthouse, creating a beacon

for Dalian to the world.

Three sheaths of high-performance, blue-

tinted glass extend the full height of the

mixed-use building. Continuous at the office

levels, the glass separates at the hotel

and residential levels to reveal gardens,

residences and terraces clad in low-iron clear

glass with horizontal sunshades. The sheaths

extend to the top of the tower, revealing a

public observation deck above organically

shaped openings that reduce wind pressure.

The fluidity of the landscaping informs the

design of the dramatic, amorphous opening

at the top of the tower and the curvilinear

pattern of the retail podium. The organic form

extends to the adjacent convention center,

connecting the entire site with the nearby

ocean waves.

Each side of the triangular tower provides a

separate entrance and elevator bank with

a unique identity that reflects its office,

hotel or residential function. For the hotel

and residential components, a bank of

elevators at the base of the building

transports residents and visitors to sky

lobbies where they can take another set of

elevators to their destinations.

Accessed from a lobby on the northeast side

of the tower, the 30 office floors feature

floor-to-ceiling glass and provide an equal

12-meter lease span on all sides. The plan

accommodates simple subdivision for

partial-floor tenants or efficient use by a

single tenant.

3.2 million sq. ft. / 297,000 sq. m.


108 stories

Completion: 2015

Greenland Dalian East Harbor TowerDalian, China

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1 office drop-off

2 residential drop-off

3 hotel drop-off

site plan

2

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Located intheheartof the Hexi central

business district, this mixed-use development

features a two-towerurbancompositionthat

anchors thecorners of an adjacentpark.

The250-meter-tall northerntowerhouses

a256-ke y hotel above 43 floors of

Class Aoffices.

Thesoutherntowerhas ahigh-performance

glass skinonthe westand is anchored in

stoneonthe eastside. Thefacademoves in

and outin long stretches along theadjacent

majorroad.

Theofficetowerdesignprovides anefficient

central coreand panoramicvistas. With

flexible12-to13-meterleasespans, a

minimal super-columnstructu ral system,

efficientelevatorserviceand column-free

corneroffices, thespacewas designed to

attractm ultinational corporations from

across Asia.

Thedesignplaced thedevelopmentwithin

anexisting masterplanthatprescribes the

towers locations and programs.

Withhigh-risedevelopments planned on

adjacentlots tothesouthand east, thesite

fortheserviceapartmenttowermaximizes

westernviews toward theriverand overthe

low-riseexhibitionand conventioncenter.

Thecoreat thesouthernend of theservice

apartmenttowerprovides anexclusivedrop-

off and address. Anundergroun d subway is

planned forfuturephases.

2.37 million sq. ft. / 220,000 sq. m.


60 stories


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2 hotel

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v iew from southwest

Nestled betweentwoplanned condominium

towers onthesoutherncoastof Istanbul, the

designwas fora confidential high-end resort

along theSeaof Marmarajusteast of Ataturk

International Airport. Theproperty forms

thecenterpieceof a40-building residential

masterplanalong theBosphorus.

Thetwo-building programincludes a 120-key,

five-starhotel withbanquetfacilities, a

spa/ fitness centerand 150 extended-stay

hotel rooms.

Referencing thetradition al relationship of

thewaters edgein Turkisharchitecture, the

paired towers createawaterfrontgateway

and destinationthatwelcomes travelers who

will visittheresortvia boatorcar.

Together, thebuildings express thea nalogy

of two dancers embracing, withthe

traditional hotel integrating morestone into

thefacadeand theextended-stay hotel

featuring moretra nsparency.

Culturally relevant materials combine with

contemporary shapes toform amodern,

environmentally sustainable property. A

systemof solarshades and a window wall

createadynamic, three-dimensional facade

thatprovides ahighlevel of visibility while

minimizing solargain. Adouble-wall system

accommodates balconies betweenthewalls.

Open-airpublicspaces and deep-cut

balconies withgardens purposefully blurthe

distinctionbetweenindoors and outdoors,

allowing guests tofully experiencethe

magicof Istanbul.

430,000 sq. ft. / 40,000 sq. m.


24 stories

Competition: 2011

Hotel Competition for Confidential ClientIstanbul, Turkey

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2 extended-stay hotel entry

3 deluxe hotel visitor / event entry

4 deluxe hotel guest main entry

5 below-grade parking access / egress

6 deluxe hotel terrace / veranda

7 extended-stay hotel terrace

8 marina

site plan

south elevation

1 deluxe hotel entrance salon

2 extended-stay hotel lobby

3 extended-stay hotel lounge

4 deluxe hotel lobby

5 pool / spa / outdoor amenities


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street view

Simple, bold and expressive, IJ-Torenis the

tallestbuilding in central Amsterdamand a

landmarkonthecity skyline.

AdjacenttotheOld Harborand theHOK-

designed PassengerTerminal Amsterdam,

thebuilding is anchored in its surroundings

whilemaintaining thegrand scaleof theurban

townscape. Itsymbolizes theregenerationof

thecitys EasternDocklands area.

Thedesignconceptwas based onthe

creationof atimeless form. The rectilinear

formprovides a counterpointtoPassenger

Terminal Amsterdams curving roof.

Thebuilding scaleis enhanced by a bold,

orthogonal grid overlaid on acurtainwall

featuring fourty pes of glazing: clear, ceramic

frit, translucentand opaquewhiteglass.

Moving around the tower, each orientation

combines glass in differentways to respond

tothecalculated level of solargain. Subtle

variations inlightand texturearevisibleat

nightand during theday.

Atall, glazed cornerentrancegives people

views intothe building, including its rising

escalators and lobby withgen erous skylights.

Eachpartof the building, including thecore

and thebay window overlooking the river, is

differentiated, giving thetoweran iconiclook.

Thefloorplateallows fortraditional cellular

offices, as well as open-planand team

environments. This configuration, combined

withth eNethe rlands' prescribed narrow

core-to-glass dimension, invites daylightinto

all areas and offers spectacular views tothe

city center.

IJ-Torenis partof an urbanregeneration

projectthatfocuses onthecitys old docks.

HOKalsodeveloped themasterplanforthe

largerEasternDocklands project.

354,000 sq. ft. / 32,900 sq. m.


19 stories

Completion: 2002

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aerial

As alandmarkbuilding inthe new KuwaitCity

skyline, this 48-story office and hotel tower

anchors themostprominentcornerof the

Al Sharq district. Its refined, yetmas sive,

vertical proportions display sculptured layers

of glass and stone.

Intheurban scale, thestructuremarks its

immediatesurroundings withthe"pointtower"

anchored by afou r-story podiumembellished

withlavishplazas, auniqueshaded plazaand

amu lti-level glass atrium.

Thetowershapeand orientationdiffuse

northernlightand minimizesolargainwhile

taking advantageof thestriking Gulf Coast

views. Thehotel and officecomponents are

stacked tocreatethetallest, mostefficient

mixed-useconfiguration.

Withits elongated floorplan, thetowercan

appeareithertall and slenderormassiveand

wide, depending ontheanglefrom whichit

is viewed. Orienting thetower's solid coreto

thesouthreduces solargains by acting as a

shading elementa nd providing thermal mass.

Inthefour-story podium, themajorretail area

and hotel amenities areorganized around a

luxurious atrium.

Thehotel drop-off and plazafeaturea

cascading waterfeature, water jets and lush

palmtrees.

869,700 million sq. ft. / 80,800 sq. m.


48 stories


tallbuildings

Intercontinental Mixed-Use TowerKuwait City, Kuwait

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INTERCONTINENTALMIXEDUSETOWER

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site plan

typical hotel floor plan typical office floor plan

north elevation

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2 hotel lobby

3 retail mall

4 retail

5 restaurant

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facade

Positioning Singaporeas one of Asias high-

techleaders, this landmarkcivicbuilding the

tallestintheregion was thefirstphaseof

Jurong TownCorporations masterplanfor

theJurong East district.

JTC is a local governmentauthority in

Singaporededicated tothedevelopmentof

technology parks and community-centered

industries. Its headquarters design

establishes a"town hall"fortheregion,

providing thefirstinterfacebetweenthe

community and local government.

Thedesignfeatures a contemporary

interpretation of traditional Singaporean

features sucha s layered verandas, slatted

screens, courtyards and sunshades. The

open, transparentenvironmenthelps break

downthegovernments traditional civicface.

Thetowerfacadeis clad ina strong-back

curtain wall system incorporating granites,

glass and aluminumpanels. The double-

glazed curtainwall features low-Ecoa ting on

all visionglass areas, and integral sunshade

devices arebuiltintothefacadepanels. A

top-floor viewing gallery and observationdeck

offerpanoramicviews of the surrounding

high-tech commercial district.

Acombinationof superformed curved

aluminumfins and hand-setgranitepanels

atthepodiumlevels complementanentry

wall composed of four-meter-widecleargl ass

panels. Theatriumroof systemis builton a

series of prismaticsteel trusses spannin g 30

meters across theterraced floors below.

Thepodium alayered, interlocking cylinder

featuring afour-story skylight emphasizes

transparency and light. Visitors enter the

areathrougharich facadeof louvered

screens and landscaped transitional spaces

beforeapproaching thecore a terraced

atrium thatre inforces Singapores reputation

as Asias "GardenCity."Thespacealso

includes a300-seattheaterforpublic

performances, ahealth club, staff facilities

and an800-seatdining area.

645,800 sq. ft. / 60,000 sq. m.


32 stories

Completion: 2000

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This 72-story mixed-usetower, thetallest

structureinVietnam, is located withinthe

burgeoning CauGiay districtwestof Hanoi.

Thebuilding houses offices, afive-star

InterContinental Hotel, Calidas Hotel, retail

and entertainment attractions, clinics and a

convention center.

Thetoweranchors a vibrantdevelopmentthat

includes two50-stor y residential buildings

withatotal of 922 upscaleapartments.

Inspired by the regions geological formations

and richshipbuilding history, the buildings

integrateglass, stone and screens toform

contextual textures and patterns.

Extensiveuseof dark, reflectiveglass

maximizes views whilecontrolling significant

heatgainfromthe subtropical climate.

Theuppersectionof thetowerfacade

features agradientfritpatternon theglass,

providing a dramaticlanterneffectatnight. A

top-floor observatory offers panoramic views

of Hanoi and features an artgallery, cinema

and otheruniquespaces.

Thetowers simplecurvilinearfloorplate

provides flexibility tosupportdiverseoffice

and hotel functions.

Apodiumconnecting the buildings

features signatureretail and entertainment

attractions, including a ParksonDepartment

Storeand theLotteCinema.

6.56 million sq. ft. / 609,673 sq. m.


72 stories

Completion: 2011

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As partof amasterplanned siteadjacentto

theriverfrontLotteWorld amusementand

retail center, this super-tall mixed-use project

includes office, hotel and residential suites, an

observationdeckand restaurants.

Thedesignreinterprets thetraditions of

Seoul's lower-scale historic buildings into

avertical expressionthatfits its context.

Theideaof folded paperorskin wrapping

astructural form ametaphorforthe

intricateceremonial wrapping of aKoreangift

guides the exteriorenvelopedesignand

suggests thegestureof presenting this tower

as agifttothe city.

LotteGroup offices occupy thebottomhalf of

thetapered tower, withhotel rooms filling the

center floors and residential and observation

spacecompleting theupperfloors.

Thetowerrises abovea podiumthathouses

acasino, banquetrooms, meeting rooms and

afitness center. Below-gradeparking and

various retail shops and concession facilities

alsoareplanned.

The integrated structural design includes a

perimeter diagonal-braced frame, tapered

shaftwithlargecentral openings and

minimized upper towermovem ent, yielding

alighter-weighttonnagecost. Primary

mechanical systems arevertically organized

throughoutthetower.

Theeast-westorientationof thetowers

long elevations maximizes opportunities for

daylighta nd wind harvesting. The intelligent

skinintegrates photovoltaicpanels.

2.5 million sq. ft. / 232,300 sq. m.


130 stories

Competition: 2005

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Theslender urbanform of this Class Aoffice

towerwill transformtheSouth of Market

(SoMa)district of SanFrancisco.

Tapered facadecorners and asculptural

corniceline definethe buildings silhouette. A

double-heightground floorlobby, pedestrian

plazas and improvements along Shaw Alley

shapethe street-level experience.

Expected tobe oneof thefirstLEED Coreand

Shell Gold pre-certified officetowers in

SanFrancisco, thebuildings advanced

mechanical systems, high-performance

skinand wateruse efficiencies will promote

sustainability, occupantcomfort and

productivity. Thefacadewill featurehigh-

performanceglass thatintegrates withindoor

controls toenhanceits energy and light

transmissionperformance.

Theproject will provide3,700 squarefeet

of ground-floorretail spacetoserve building

occupants, visitors and city residents. The

building lobby includes publicly accessible

openspace thatflows intothe covered

outdoorplaza, featuring flexibleseating,

generous landscaping and anespressobar.

Theaddition of new trees and acontinuous

band of planting along Shaw Alley softens

thestreetscapeand enhances thepedestrian

environmentlinking thebuilding tothe

adjacentTransbay Terminal.

Toexpand thepublic openspace, theproject

proposes tocloseShaw Alley tovehicular

trafficduring thelunch houron weekdays.

New concretepaving inthe alley will add

pedestrianscaleand texture, establishing

visual continuity.

354,000 sq. ft. / 32,900 sq. m.


27 stories

Completion: 2014

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Thedesignof this officetowercreates an

iconicnew landmarkforthe capital

of Mongolia.

Thesitewas oncehometoMongolian

democracy leader Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.

Located atamajor intersectionnear

SkhbaatarSquare, the sites history and

proximity toUla anbaatars government center

demonstratethe towers relationship to the

history of democracy inMo ngolia.

This democraticheritageinspired three

elements of thedesignconcept: "of the

people,""by thepeople"and "forthepeople."

Thetriangles featured inthedesign

referencethis conceptand thenearby

mountains. They alsoreflecttheuse of

triangularforms inMongolianculture.

Twisting as it rises intotheair, thetowers

formis based on symmetry and basic

geometry, ensuring a uniqueyetstructurally

sound solution. Thebuildings triangular

planes aregeometri cally configured to

withstand seismiccon ditions and strong

winds. The twisting, rectangularfloorplates

providea column-freeinteriorenvironment.

Details suchas coppersunshades allude

toMon golias strong mining industry. The

copper-an d aluminium-clad facadewill

beenhanced as itis exposed to normal

weathering.

Withtheexoskeletonsupporting the

buildings weight, interior spaces arecarved

outtoprovidegreenspaceon upperlevels.

Combined witha publicpodiumand asunken

plaza, thesetwosky gardens help createa

dynamicdestinationforcommerce.

Attheplazalevel, astatueand thefacadeof a

one-story building pay homagetothe homeof

Mongolias fatherof democracy.

721,000 sq. ft. / 67,000 sq. m.


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primary steelstructural members

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This pairof 75-story mixed-usebuildings will

enliventhedenseMoscowCity sectionof

thetra ditional gardens of theold city to

enhancetheconnectiontonaturefor office

3.76 million sq. ft. / 350,000 sq. m.

Moscow City Plots 17 + 18Moscow, Russia


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enliventhedenseMoscow City sectionof

downtownMoscow.

Lightstoneand glass cladding distinguish

theseofficeand residential towers fromthe

nearby extruded glass towers.

Careful considerationof theclimate, window-

to-wall ratioand optimized daylightha rvesting

is embedded inthe exteriorwall envelope

design and vertical stone-to-glass expression

of this intelligent building. Parametric

modeling guided thedevelopmentand unique

tuning of eachfacadeto maximizenatural light

whilemaintaining thermal comfortand views.

Thetowers establishanew gardendestination

withinthedenseurbancontext, reinterpreting

enhancetheconnectiontonaturefor office

workers, residents and visitors.

Capped by aroof garden, thepodiumincludes

aretail mall withanexpansiveatriumthat

brings lighttothe centerof thespaceand

converts intoanexteriorspaceduring warm-

weathermonths.

Alarge, south-facing entranceplazaforms

theprimary visitorand pedestrianarrival

address. Aseries of glass and stonetwo-

story retail shops anchors this space.

HOKwas awarded the projectafterwinning

aninternational designcompetition.


75 stories

Completion: 2017

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This premiermixed-usedevelopmentcreates

avibrantdestinationand landmarkwithin

Nanjings Hexi NewTownarea district.

Thestructureintegrates commercial offices,

retail exhibitiona nd trading space, and a

five-starhotel.

6.46 million sq. ft. / 650,000 sq. m.


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Nanjing s Hexi New Townarea district.

Office, hospitality and retail functions

convergeinthis world-class additionto

thecitys emerging skyline. The structure

advances modern, timeless and sustainable

solutions, forming aneasily accessiblehub for

international business.

Focused onthe financial services sector,

thebuilding is avital componentof an

ambitious masterplanforNanjings ongoing

urbanizationand growthas itexpands south

and westof thehistoriccenteralong the

banks of theYangtzeRiver.

Thedevelopmentis adjacenttothecentral

business districtand a greenbelttothe

north, JiangshanRoad tothesouth, NanjingExhibitionCenterto thewestand ahigh-end

residential developmenttothe east.

five starhotel.

Thecentral plazais framed by a bold

second-level financial concoursethat

provides pedestrianconnectivity ina dynamic

publicen vironment of restaurants, galleries

and cafs.

As thetowermeets thesky, an observation

deckbecomes apublicliving roomforthecity

of Nanjing. Adramatic, sloped skylight, glass

walls and viewing bridges create transparent

spacethatcelebrates thecitys grandeur.


103 stories

Completion: 2018

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Thenon-uniformdesignof thesethreemixed-

usetowers challenges theKoreanmodel of

purely extruded, uniformly treated buildings.

Variations differentiate the spaces within

Housed withinathree-story base, the

commercial areas include ana rrow retail

streetthatframes internal courts thatactas

residential access points. Asecondary big

1.9 million sq. ft. / 184,400 sq. m.

Tower 1:


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v iew from central park

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theoverall sitedesignand allow sustainable

concepts tobeexpressed inthedesign.

The sites residential and commercial

elements functionlargely independento f each

other. Theiroccasional connections enhance

thesites relationship withthe city.

Sited tomaximizeavailablebuilding area, the

buildings south-facing glazed areas minimize

thelengthof the east-and west-facing

elevations to avoid heavy solargains.

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boxretail areais sequestered tooneside

of thesite.

Acanal walkbisects the internal court,

extending theurban axis and providing access

tothespace. Outsidethe retail area, the

sites corners providepublicspaceforart

and community gathering. Theparks border

creates adeeperstreetedgeand retail walk

thata ccommodates seating, restaurant

overflow and otheroutdoorretail functions.

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Completion: 2011

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Locatedonthe northernedgeofNewSongdo

CitysCentralPark,BlockD22formsagateway

toneighborhoodsinthecitysnortherndistrict.

Thecomplex featuresthree 50-storyresidential

Landscapedcourtsalongtheblockminimize

retailandtowerfootprints.Roofgardenson

eachofthelow-risebuildingsareaccessible

fromthe residentialtowers. Irrigatedthrough

graywaterharvesting, theseroof gardens

2.2 million sq. ft. / 204,900 sq. m.


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tower facade

towersrisingaboveanurbanstreetedgeof

three-storycommercial andretail space.Within

thethreetowersare729residentialunits.

Theresidentialtowerstakeadvantageof

southernexpos ure,with thewoven, lattice-like

facadesof glassandaluminumproviding

distinctinteriorspacesandviewsforeach

unit.Thehigh-performancefacadeenablesthe

buildingto exceedASHRAE 90.1standards

anddeliversnaturallightto95percentof

indoorspaces.

reducetheheatislandeffect.

Designedasthreesculpturalforms,thetowers

distinctivebasket-weavefacade relatesto the

communitysart districtlocatedat Central

ParkSouth.

Completion: 2010

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1 unit 1 (2,562 sq.ft.)

2 unit 2 (1,388 sq.ft.)

3 unit 3 (1,530 sq.ft.)

4 unit 4 (1,637 sq.ft.)

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TheArraji Towerpunctuates this masterplan

forthefirst RiyadhFinancial District. This

plandefines thecity's firstconceptfora new

financial centerfocused atRiyadhs futureas

anew centerforfinance intheMiddleEast.

Theplanis conceived as a dense, new urban

environmentandas avibrant mixed-use

As a transparent, accessibleand highly

energy-efficientstructurein thedesert,

thetoweris designed toserveas an

iconic representation of Saudi Arabia's

promising future.

Theteamdesignedtwotowerschemes

double-skinsystemthatreduces solargain

and creates terraceand facadeservicespace

within. This internal spacealsofunctions as a

chimney, cooling the enclosure, drawing inair

throughits terracegardens and washing the

skinwithconvectivecooling.



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