Nanning, China

A sustainable concept basis was applied to this residential development by incorporating external sliding aluminium louvres aiming to reach a balance between protection against the solar gain and allowing the entry of sunlight with minimum solar glare on one hand, and solar thermal panels for domestic water heating system on the other. The building reaches its top with an outer ring determined by the circulation circuit of the rooftop area providing a privileged framed view for the building residents. The sky-garden principle was applied in order to serve as a space for social interaction.