Lotus building, Civic building in Wujin District, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
The Lotus Building stands beside an artificial lake in People's Park, its sculptural form featuring curved petal-like surfaces clad in white, beige and stainless steel hexagonal mosaic tiles that create a seamless, reflective appearance.
Completed in 2013 by architectural firm Studio 505, the building cost approximately 12 million Australian dollars and was developed as part of a local government initiative to create civic landmarks that encourage urban renewal and community identity.
The design draws inspiration from the lotus flower, a traditional Chinese symbol of purity and harmony, using this motif to connect contemporary architecture with cultural heritage and represent growth in a rapidly developing district.
The building houses planning offices, exhibition halls, conference rooms and community spaces across its interior, with access available via public transportation and on-site parking within the surrounding three and a half hectare park.
Over 2,500 geothermal piles beneath the lake supply heating in winter and cooling in summer, while a thermal chimney and natural ventilation system reduce mechanical cooling needs and a seven meter suspended chandelier anchors the interior space.
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