Xi an Silk Road International Conference Center: 2020 Best of Year Winner for Government/Institutional
March 7, 2021
The oldest of the Four Great Ancient
Capitals of China, Xi’an is not only the starting point of the fabled Silk Road but also home to the much-visited Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. But now the historic city holds another draw, a modern landmark with particular appeal to business travelers. This shimmering conference center is immense: At more than 2 million square feet, the glass curtain-wall structure is the largest of its type in the country. To create a rational layout and avoid dead space, Yang Bangsheng & Associates Group zoned the building according to usage rate, dedicating the center of each of its three floors to a ballroom, multifunctional hall, and conference chamber, respectively. Around each of these massive facilities, a U-shape corridor serves as a pre-function area or an exhibition space. To ensure the levels can operate independently