Meixi Urban Helix – Changsha, China
Name: Meixi Urban Helix
Location: Changsha, Hunan, China
Architect: KSP
Structural Engineer: Weiske + Partner
Lighting Design: OVI
Completion: March, 2017
Height: 30 m
Area: 20,000 m²
Spiral Length: 1 kilometer
AE Interest: The curved ramps are made of hollowed steel-beams resting on 40 cm thick columns. The flat and flexible design of diagonal brazing between supports help minimize the stress.
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