Phoenix Center, Beijing

Phoenix Center is a modern commercial building in Maizidian Subdistrict featuring two office towers enclosed within an ecological shell that follows a building-in-building design concept. Natural ventilation systems run through 30-meter-high cone-shaped spaces that create air circulation throughout the structure.

The building was completed in 2014 by the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, marking a turning point in the city's commercial development. This timing shows how sustainability and innovative design principles gained importance during a major growth period for Beijing.

The center functions as a media hub for Phoenix Satellite Television, hosting public exhibitions and community gatherings where visitors can encounter contemporary media projects and local creative initiatives.

The interior is easy to navigate because the cone-shaped ventilation spaces serve as visual landmarks that help visitors find their way through the building. The open layout allows free access to many public areas where exhibitions and events take place.

The outer shell was inspired by the Mobius Strip, a mathematical surface with only one side, and uses this unusual design principle for rainwater collection. Water flows along the structure's ribs and feeds irrigation systems and decorative water features throughout the building.

Location: Maizidian Subdistrict

Inception: 2014

Architects: Beijing Institute of Architectural Design

GPS coordinates: 39.93333,116.46762

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42