The super high-rise landmark project on the C-08-01 plot of the ancient Aotou block in the Binjiang central area of Aojiang Town, Pingyang County, is a remarkable architectural masterpiece in the Wenzhou area. It is not only the tallest building in Pingyang, Longgang, and Cangnan (referred to as "Pinglongcang"), but also located within the carefully crafted Aojiang International New City. The project cleverly integrates natural landscape elements into the design, aiming to build a vertical "micro city" that integrates multiple functions such as office and hotel, creating a living and working space that reflects both modern urban vitality and natural charm.

Against the towering and upright backdrop of the project, the grandeur and profound heritage of the building urgently require a carefully customized "coat" to showcase, and this is precisely the role that FORCITIS undertakes. FORCITIS has assembled an elite team of senior consulting engineers from its Shanghai office, who are known for creating local landmark projects and specialize in the precise selection of experimental super high-rise building systems, ensuring close integration between design and actual construction. At the same time, they coordinate and control professional opinions from multiple fields throughout the entire project cycle.

▲ Curtain Wall System Strategy

The curtain wall system strategy of this super high-rise project is mainly divided into two categories based on a boundary of 150m. All parties involved actively provide relevant opinions, and the curtain wall consultant team integrates the opinions of each party, complies with relevant policies and legal requirements, communicates and responds in a timely manner, and integrates some constructive opinions into the design of the curtain wall system. The concept of details is integrated into the nodes, and the effects and cost impacts of each adjustment and comparison of the plan are quantified into numerical values to assist decision-making, ensuring the excellent quality and exquisite implementation of the building facade.

Next, we will delve into the unique charm of this super high-rise building curtain wall system, revealing one by one its innovative highlights and exquisite craftsmanship in design and engineering practice, and demonstrating how Wenzhou Jinmao Aojiang International New City creates a new urban landmark through its "architectural exterior".

As a visual highlight of the project facade, the systematic design of the vertical decorative lines is a carefully crafted part of the team. The effects achieved by different materials and the attention to detail are all the core of the design.

Design essence: Using 50% perforated aluminum plate and 100% aluminum profile, optimizing the aluminum profile to achieve a perfect balance between smooth lines and visual impact.

▲ The current design effect of aluminum alloy vertical decorative strips

The current scheme and process details of the aluminum alloy vertical decorative strip: The decorative strip needs to be hung, and a hanging space needs to be reserved. The aluminum alloy decorative strip is milled towards the indoor side, and a connecting piece is inserted for hanging. The lower end limit bolt of the decorative strip is fixed, and the upper and lower decorative strip pins are fixed to ensure the flatness of the facade decorative strip.

▲ Installation diagram of aluminum alloy vertical decorative strip

The aluminum alloy decorative strip on the exterior has no seams, and the overall effect is outstanding.

▲ Exterior aluminum alloy decorative strip

In addition, to ensure that the building form is not affected by the opening of fans, the design team conducted in-depth research on numerous benchmark projects, personally experienced different types of ventilation effects, and proposed the optimal system selection suggestions after comprehensive evaluation. In order to ensure the feasibility of the system, the design team conducted detailed 3D simulations and distribution disassembly to ensure the precise implementation of the project.

▲ Schematic diagram of three-dimensional installation effect of ventilator

▲ Indoor side effect

The sky lobby adopts a high transparency ultra white glass and narrow frame glass curtain wall system, which complements the vertical decorative lines of the exterior facade with a simple classic shape, creating a transparent and open space from the lobby to the outside.

▲ Outdoor side effect

The large overhanging platform, through a fully transparent stainless steel glass railing, allows for a panoramic view of the Aojiang River while ensuring safety and unobstructed visibility, enjoying a dual feast of architectural aesthetics and natural scenery.

In order to ensure the unity between the facade decorative strips and the platform, the small and large decorative strips at the bottom of the platform adopt a bending process, outlining the shape of the platform like a lotus flower welcoming guests from afar, presenting a transcendent pattern of Jin Mao having friends from afar.

In addition to considering details, the feasibility of the main system on a large scale is also a key design consideration factor. How to control project risks more in the design stage is the key consideration to ensure a better landing effect with a higher probability. The consultant's responsibility is to release project risks in advance, avoid installation risks that may be encountered during the construction stage in the design stage, and safeguard the actual landing of the project.

Design considerations: In response to the frequent occurrence of typhoons in the project area, the project team conducted targeted wind tunnel experiments to analyze the wind pressure on the building facade, and classified panels, keels, etc. through rational subdivision, effectively improving utilization; By strengthening the analysis of key areas, the quality of the curtain wall has been significantly improved, ultimately helping the project become a landmark building that combines economy and science.

Adhering to the principle of "careful thinking and discernment, steady and far-reaching actions", the project team has prepared for the future and carried out over 100 scientific special demonstrations, covering all aspects of system design, from rationality and feasibility to specific implementation paths, each link has been carefully considered and verified. Specifically, we conducted a special analysis on crucial details such as system closures, corners, and concealed positions that are easily overlooked, to ensure that each design can be accurately implemented in actual construction and achieve the expected results. Please refer to the following diagram for detailed analysis of each specific project.

▲ Skirt handover details

▲ Tower crown position

▲ The second floor frame glass curtain wall system of the podium building

▲ Research on the curved surface of eaves

The ingenious conception and rigorous argumentation of the above series of key nodes vividly demonstrate the extraordinary achievements of the Wenzhou Jinmao Aojiang International New City super high-rise project in curtain wall system design and engineering practice. This is not only an ultimate pursuit of architectural aesthetics, but also a profound reflection of the perfect integration of functionality and safety, setting a new benchmark for modern urban landmark building curtain wall design.

Note: The project renderings in the article are all from AECOM

Now, the project construction is steadily progressing. With the successful completion of the super high-rise pile foundation project, the construction of the main structure has been carried out intensively, marking that this grand blueprint is gradually becoming a reality. It is expected that by 2027, this iconic building will stand proudly on the banks of the Aojiang River, refreshing the city skyline with its extraordinary height and becoming a shining business card showcasing the strength and charm of the region.