Case Study
Jiangxi Commerce Union Center
Jiangxi Commerce Union Center Soaring more than 800 feet above the city, Jiangxi Commerce Union Center is on the north end of Nanchang’s new central business district. Inspired by the region’s natural beauty, the center’s two towers anchor a retail mall and offer panoramic views of the Gan River and Nanchang’s cityscape. The river location helps attract residents and tourists. One tower exclusively houses offices. The other includes a five-star hotel on the top floors and offices in lower levels. The retail mall’s canopy, meanwhile, offers a unique indoor/outdoor experience that features international brands and dining facilities. In designing the towers, HOK’s team found inspiration in the sculptural form of the ceramic vases produced in the Jiangxi region. Tapering at the top andSIZE 3,7