Suzhou, China
1,076,000 sf – Built 2015
Owner: Bank of China Co., Ltd
Architect: Pei Partnership Architects
Structural Engineer: Weidlinger Associates Inc.
Personal Role: Project Manager/Engineer
Project Summary: The iconic building complex serves as the local hub for the Bank of China’s branches in Suzhou. It consists of an office concrete tower in the west; concrete banking halls, employees’ cafeteria and an open rooftop terrace in the east. A magnificent lobby hall in the middle, supported by an overhead steel truss bridge, links two wings. The complex is surrounded by rivers and pools, reflecting the local features of the Suzhou city.
CG Consulting Engineering 