{"id":660865,"date":"2026-10-29T18:06:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/660865\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T18:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:06:17","slug":"rshp-designs-hetao-alpha-skyscraper-with-butterfly-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/660865\/","title":{"rendered":"RSHP designs Hetao Alpha skyscraper with \u201cbutterfly layout\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

British studio RSHP<\/a> has completed a 45-storey office skyscraper<\/a> in Shenzhen<\/a>, China<\/a>, featuring two angled wings connected by a central core.<\/p>\n

Called Hetao Alpha, the 212-metre-tall office building comprises a 37-storey east wing and a 44-storey west wing connected by a central core. The building sits on top of a mixed-use podium.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe naturally ventilated office tower features a striking butterfly layout with fully glazed east and west wings,\u201d the studio said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Hetao<\/p>\n

Cantilevered bays extended from the central concrete core on the east and west sides to form the tower\u2019s angled wings, which have 70,410 square metres of office<\/a> space.<\/p>\n

On every 12 levels, mega trusses located on refuge and service floors provide additional structural support.<\/p>\n

\"Hetao<\/p>\n

The Hetao Alpha skyscraper has a fully glazed facade<\/a> that, together with open floor plates, ensures unobstructed views of the cityscape for the office workers.<\/p>\n

Curved double-height glazing at each of the wings\u2019 four corners captures curated viewpoints of the Shenzhen Bay Wetlands to the west and the Hong Kong Mai Po Wetlands to the south.<\/p>\n

\"Hetao<\/p>\n

Lifts are located on the north and south facades in the central volume. These were also fully glazed to offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n

\u201cCentred around a concrete core with suspended corner bays, the tower minimises its perimeter structure, creating slender edges and expansive double-height views, forming the distinct structural system that defines the tower\u2019s identity,\u201d said Marco Tessaro, associate at RSHP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Louvred panels on the facade and vents were incorporated into the glazing to create natural ventilation throughout the building while reducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n

This was one of the methods used to help the project achieve China\u2019s 3-star Green Building Evaluation Standard, which is equivalent to LEED Gold.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A six-level public podium is connected to the east wing, creating a roof terrace where half of the space is reserved for greenery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Hetao<\/p>\n

The studio added extensive vegetation, a feature wall and water elements to improve\u00a0biodiversity and help create a calm environment for socialising.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe building\u2019s natural ventilation, green rooftop spaces, and energy-efficient facade define a truly sustainable development that reduces consumption while enhancing wellbeing for both occupants and the wider community,\u201d said Wenchao Zhou, associate at RSHP.<\/p>\n

\"Hetao<\/p>\n

Mega triangular trusses on the podium roof help transfer the load of the east wing to the building\u2019s central core.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another viewing platform is located on the building\u2019s west wing, which, together with the podium roof terrace, was designed to invite public visitors and private tenants alike to engage in outdoor activities such as observing migrating birds, a popular hobby for the locals. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Hetao<\/p>\n

According to RSHP, one of the challenges of the project was combining two separate briefs from different clients to\u00a0create an uplifting mixed-use development as well as an office building with a bold and coherent architectural identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking a holistic approach to the complex brief, RSHP\u2019s design for Hetao Alpha has created an open and welcoming destination for work, retail, and leisure that achieves a bold architectural identity with a seamless transition between public and private space,\u201d the studio explained.<\/p>\n

The 13,640-square-metre public podium houses sports facilities, a library, retail, and a double-height arts exhibition space.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A passageway cuts through the north and south ends of the ground floor, helping to give the podium a floating look that reduces the perceived weight of the volume.<\/p>\n

The entrance lobby for the office building can be found inside the podium. This double-height space is supported by a series of slim columns connected to the triangular trusses above on the podium roof.<\/p>\n

A metro station was integrated into the basement, which also has a sunken plaza with retail stores.<\/p>\n

\"Hetao<\/p>\n

\u201cSpacious, open, and welcoming, the tower and podium integrate seamlessly to form an elegant composition that maximises connectivity with the wider public realm and the park to the east,\u201d said Richard Paul, director of RSHP.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith glazed office wings overlooking Shenzhen\u2019s wetlands and a public podium offering diverse activity, the development achieves a serene, flexible environment that accommodates a wide range of uses,\u201d he continued.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Read:\n <\/p>\n

RSHP unveils design for \u201copen and welcoming\u201d Shenzhen skyscraper<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere in China, RSHP has completed a 186-metre mixed-use skyscraper in central Shanghai<\/a>, as well as a vast convention centre in Zhengzhou, with 16 exhibition halls connected by a mile-long elevated walkway<\/a><\/p>\n

Project credits:<\/p>\n

Client: SH-STIC, Shenzhen \u2013 Hongkong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Development CO, LTD\u00a0
Construction cost: \u00a3120m
Site area: 11,118 square metres\u00a0
Gross floor area: 96,223 square metres
Local design institute: CCDI Group
General contractor: China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG)
Structural engineer: CCDI Group
MEP engineer: CCDI Group
Facade consultant: CCDI Group
Landscape consultant: CCDI Group
Lighting consultant: PUDI<\/p>\n

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\n Photography by Kris Provoost\n <\/p>\n

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