Mark Hemel - Supermodel: Canton Tower, China

Lecture date: 2013-11-21 Film, Book-presentation and an interactive discussion At 610 metres, the TV Tower in Guangzhou designed by the Dutch architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit is one of the world’s tallest buildings. Construction of this spectacular tower, was exceptionally complex owing to its free form, tremendous height and welter of facilities including observation decks, conference rooms, shops and cinemas. Additionally, the location required that it should be able to withstand earthquakes and