Design scheme of copper coin building

"We invited tenders for the design at the end of 2008. At that time, we received six design schemes, including multiple high-rise building stacks, sailing hotel modeling, single-family super high-rise buildings and so on. Finally, at the beginning of 2009, after the final selection by our expert group, we chose the scheme of Italian designer and professor of Milan Polytechnic University Joseph Dipasquare. " The person in charge told the reporter: "Our expert group members include experts in architecture and aesthetics. We are interested in Joseph's design concept-a warm and transparent jade. "

According to the person in charge, Joseph told them that the design of the main building originated from the opening ceremony of the plastic exchange and the ancient jade treasures in the tomb of Nanyue King in Guangzhou, which was reflected on the Pearl River at night, symbolizing great ambition, happy reunion, harmony and unity, integrating the architectural features of Guangdong and Italy, and connecting China and the West. "At that time, the only thing we were worried about was the cost. You know, the same building needs more steel than the traditional square, and the building structure is more complicated. " The person in charge said frankly:

"But we wanted to make this building a landmark building, so we finally chose this plan."

The person in charge also said that after the plan is selected, it needs the approval of relevant departments. "This is not how we build it. The planning department will not only check hard indicators such as floor area ratio, height limit and building volume for large and influential landmark buildings, but also approve the appearance of buildings. " A person familiar with the matter told the reporter that the project had been approved by the Environmental Art Committee of the Guangzhou Municipal Planning Commission. At that time, no experts strongly opposed it, but some amendments were put forward.

"It may be because the renderings circulating on the Internet are too golden, which makes netizens misunderstand." The person in charge said frankly: "In fact, we designed a jade jade."