Here's another striking piece of Beijing architecture. It's diagonally across from the Swissotel and stands in front of a roundabout for everyone to marvel at.
I don't know if it's more for looks as the giant sheets of glass in front does little to prevent the exposure of office workers to the outside world.
But it's a relief from the 1980s mish-mash of geometrical shaped-towers that had no central design theme.
It's the China Poly Group building. I looked up their website and they deal in trade, real estate and culture. The business of culture? Apparently they organize large-scale art events, auctions, theatre management and produce TV programs.
I find the building so intriguing, and wonder what that part jutting out of the bottom left corner is for.... any suggestions?
white arch resembles thee grande arche at La Defense in Paris. it is also an office building with a see through elevator. i took grand mom there in 1989. she was sacare to ride the elevator so i never went up. the last time we visited with uncle bill and aunty connie in aug 05 after the baltic cruise. we did not go up. i will have to do it next time i am there.
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