Zaha Designed CIECC Opens in Beijing
The CIECC boasts an impressive array of facilities, including nine new exhibition halls, three reception halls, a conference center for 9,000 delegates, and a 410-room hotel, making it an ideal venue for international conferences, exhibitions, and events. Its design and sustainability features are expected to make it a model for future developments in the region.
The Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, has been inaugurated in Beijing, China, as a major hub for commerce and culture, hosting conventions, international conferences, and industry expos with its 611,000 square meters of exhibition space.
The center's design features a central north-south axis that connects the nine exhibition halls, providing navigational clarity and flexibility. The structure also includes bridges above a central courtyard, connecting the exhibition halls, conference center, and hotel, allowing for indoor circulation between event spaces. The building's architecture is characterized by a fluid language and a pleated, deep copper-colored façade with large, recessed windows, balancing the building's immense industrial scale and materiality.
The CIECC features a composite roof system with symmetric geometries, creating an insulated, lightweight, and large-span structure that allows for column-free spaces. The building also incorporates smart building management systems, hybrid ventilation, and rainwater collection, gray water recycling, and photovoltaics to achieve the highest certification of China's Green Building Program. This integration of sustainable design and technology minimizes energy consumption and water demand, setting a new standard for green buildings in the region.
With its cutting-edge design, extensive facilities, and commitment to sustainability, the Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center is poised to become a landmark in Beijing, hosting a wide range of events and activities that will contribute to the city's economic and cultural development. The project's modular fabrication and construction reduced development time, investment, and operational costs, making it a successful example of modern and efficient construction practices.
