Design Innovations:

The aerodynamic shape of the building reduces the amount of strain on the building from the wind. Balcony’s inside the building visually connect the floors, and an automatic ventalation system that spirals outside air through the building 3 months f the year saves tremendous ammounts of energy. Its circular design allows almost everyone to have the luxury of a corner office space, and its 360 degree facade allows maximun absorbtion of natural light in the building saving even more anergy. These characteristics make this facility unique within its period.

 

One of the most interesting desing features of this building is its cruciform frame structure. This type of structure where they cross the mullions in triangles rather than squares is so strong that no extra reinforcement is needed, as there is in all other skyscrapers. The building also has good feng shui, if you center the bagua over the entrance of the building all areas are equal. There are lots of windows in the building allowing light to enter giving the building lots of chi energy.