Galaxy Soho, Beijing, China. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2012. View from one of the bridges to public courtyard.

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Five continuous, flowing volumes coalesce to create an internal world of open spaces within Galaxy Soho - a new office, retail entertainment complex devoid of corners or abrupt transitions - a re-inventing of the classical Chinese courtyard which generates an immersive, enveloping experience in the second-ring business district north-east of Beijing.

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