XTU architects presents an algae-covered, organic-shaped building proposal in hangzhou

XTU architects‘ latest high rise proposal is an algae-covered structure soon to be set in a new district of hangzhou, china. the ‘frenchdreamtowers’ project is intended to bring together the frenche excellence and appreciate the know-how composition.

XTU architects’ latest high rise proposal is soon to be set in a new district of hangzhou

parisian based studio XTU architects‘ ‘frenchdreamtowers’ proposal is under study at the moment. the organic-shaped high rise building comprises a french tech hub, art center, haute gastronomie and hospitality programs. nestled at the border of a lake, the building contemplates a series of sustainable strategies such as a recycling water system and bio-facade with algaes.

nestled at the border of a lake, the building contemplates a series of sustainable strategies

the ‘frenchdreamtowers’ project is intended to bring together the frenche excellence

the building comprises a french tech hub, art center, haute gastronomie and hospitality programs

XTU architects’ ‘frenchdreamtowers’ proposal is under study at the moment

architectural program diagram

isometric model

isometric model covered in vegetation

floor plan

elevation

climatic factor diagram

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom