Beijing Linked Hybrid

Great building by Steven Holl! But bad detailing. If you have seen the MIT's dormitory, this is very much an enlarged version with some bridges linking them. The bridges are common spaces for the 400+ residential units. 

The apartments are very expensive. The model apartment I looked at is about 150SM for US$1.0M. The location is not really that great either. For RMB$46,000 per SM, it is definitely on the higher spectrum as most of the newer properties in Beijing are marketed at around RMB$30,000. 

Yes, I played the potential buyer part in order to check out the model apartment. I can't afford it.

The best and most interesting feature is the geothermal system for the heating and cooling of the building. There is actually no heating and cooling, and radiant floor system to maintain a 22C in summer and 25C in winter temperature in all units. Pretty impressive.

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