Transport-Integrated Arcology Skyscraper proposed by Weston Williamson+Partners for Hong Kong

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'Arcology Skyscraper', which should be a new term for skyscraper designers, proposed by Weston Williamson+Partners  for Hong Kong. The flower-like, cristallized structure can be seen a new development that integrates transportation flow within the building. 

close view to the floor gardens

Rising from the banks of Victoria Harbour to a maximum elevation of 440m, the ‘Kissing Towers’ provide a self-sufficient, self sustaining vertical  neighbourhood in the centre of Hong Kong. The building houses three main functional zones spread across 250 000m2, with lower levels containing offices and commercial space, the intermediate levels an agricultural zone and the upper levels residential apartments.

Arcology Skyscraper in night view 

Transport within the building is split, with a primary lift system serving a series of public nodes situated between the functional zones in each tower. From these public nodes runs a secondary lift system which enables shorter journeys within each functional zone and keeps journey times to a minimum.

concept image of Arcology Skyscraper 

Responding to the context within both the city and the building, the public nodes provide a range of retail, recreational and social spaces offering all the amenities required to generate a dynamic and thriving community.

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