CITIC Headquarters, located in the heart of Beijing’s new 30-hectare central business district, stands as the tallest building and a new icon of the capital.

Design Inspiration

The design of CITIC Tower draws inspiration from the "zun," a ritual vessel from Bronze Age China. The tower's profile abstracts and refines the zun’s vase-like form, achieving a balance between aesthetic composition and structural requirements.

Architectural Features

- Shape and Structure: The building features a square plan with rounded corners. Its dimensions transition vertically from a base width of 78 meters to a waist width of 54 meters and a top width of 69 meters. This design ensures that the tower is broader at its base than at its crown, enhancing its stability in one of China’s most seismic regions.

- Lobby Design: The lobby showcases a distinct upward curve, mirroring the tower’s fluted, outward drape. This creates a dramatic backdrop that enhances the pedestrian experience. The interior canopy is adorned with bespoke aluminum ribbing that follows the curvature, echoing the elegance of the tower’s façade.

Urban Integration

CITIC Tower anchors the northern end of the city’s CBD, providing an iconic backdrop to the adjacent park and establishing itself as a prominent destination for visitors. The tower is also seamlessly connected to a vast underground transportation network, featuring:

- A pedestrian passageway system

- A B2-level roadway

- Four subway lines across three stations

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