Meixi Urban Helix

Changsha, China
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Architects
KSP ENGEL
Location
Changsha, China
Year
2017
Client
City of Changsha

The concept masterfully highlights the start of the new urban axis on Lake Meixi in the southwest of Changsha and creates a multi-functional, public space, which opens up to the city. The Meixi Urban Helix rises up above a man-made plateau in the lake; with a surface area of some 20,000 square meters it comprises a six to eight-meter wide accessible ramp, which spirals to a height of 34 meters. As a vantage point it affords visitors a panorama view of the planned urban expansion and of Lake Meixi, which is about 40 hectares in size. On the inside of the helix the ramp leads down a reverse-spin ramp from the highest point and becomes a raised urban axis that introduces visitors to the new district.

Client: City of Changsha
Area: approx. 20,000 m²
Spiral length: approx. 1 kilometer
Height: 30 m
Diameter: approx. 88 meters
Competition: 01/2014, 1st prize
Completion: 03/2017
Awards: AL Design Awards 2018 Commendable Achievement Exterior Lighting Iconic Awards 2018 Innovative Architecture - Winner

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