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https://bit.ly/3hKMXRz Beijing-based practice OPEN Architecture is celebrated for its contextual visions and philosophy of creating architecture that transcends the definition of self-contained objects to that of fluid forms that meld into their surroundings. Their latest project named 'Sun Tower' is a multi-functional building, chiefly designed as a viewing structure to witness the moment in which the center of the visible sun is directly above the equator. The design brief encapsulated the creation of a landmark on the coast that captures stunning views of sunrise across the Yellow Sea. Architects Li Hu and Huang Wenjing took cues from the history of the city, particularly from the fact that during the Ming Dynasty, several watchtowers populated its coast to signal impending attacks. - Read more on STIRworld.com - SEE - FEATURES - Image: Courtesy of OPEN Architecture - OPEN Architecture | Aric Chen #architectureoftheday #chinesearchitecture #culturearchitecture #openarchitecture #culturespaces #architectureofchina #chinesedesign #chineseheritage #貴州 #建筑 #contemporaryarchitecture #culturespaces #STIR #STIRworld #StaySTIRred #STIR_SEE