SHUIBEI International Center is a representative regeneration project of the old town in Shenzhen. The project consists of three main functions including the headquarters for Tellus-Gmond, Grade 5A lettable office spaces and a jewellery trading centre. The well-facilitated transport hub brings enormous circulation to the complex generating excellent development potentials.Architectural form of the 200-metre super high-rise drew inspiration from the Chinese traditional totem of ‘bamboo’ which symbolises prosperity and moral high ground. The ascending tower massing recaptures a growing bamboo, with a podium featuring exterior landscaped staircases, public platforms, eco-friendly rooftop gardens and an art centre as a jewellery exhibition venue. The podium façade expresses as large bamboo leaves to enclose the commercial component forming an interesting duet with the blooming tower.