Construction Begins on New Building of Sanxingdui ‘Smart’ Museum

CSCEC recently began construction on the new building of the Sanxingdui Museum, located in Deyang, China. With the construction area of about 55,000 square meters, the new building is expected to open to the public in the end of 2023. The completed building will systematically house existing collections, as well as cultural artifacts newly unearthed from the pits of the Sanxingdui Ruins. Located in the park of the Sanxingdui Museum, the Sanxingdui Museum of Ancient Shu Cultural Heritage covers an area of 44,000 square meters and a construction area of about 55,000 square meters, five times the size of the … Read more

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Chuxiong-Dali Expressway Opens to Traffic 1 Year Ahead of Schedule

Recently, the Chuxiong (Guangtong) to Dali Expressway, located in China and built by CSCEC, was officially opened to traffic one year ahead of schedule. Chuxiong (Guangtong) to Dali Expressway is an important part of the Yunnan section of national expressway network G56 Hangzhou to Ruili Expressway. It is an international corridor connecting Southeast Asia. It goes through eight minority concentrations, the population of these areas reaching to 21 million. After the official opening of the project, the drive from Kunming to Dali will be shortened to 2 ½, and Kunming to Chuxiong in just over an hour, relieving traffic pressure … Read more

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Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Phase III Project Passes Final Construction Acceptance

Recently, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Phase III Project, located in China and constructed by CSCEC, has successfully passed the final acceptance of construction, and the new T4 terminal will be opened soon. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Phase III Project is an important infrastructure project for the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and a livelihood project with great significance and impact. After operation, it will become a comprehensive transportation center of the airport integrating various transportation modes such as subway, high-speed rail, bus, private car, online cab and taxi, realizing the requirement of “zero distance” between the modes of transportation and seamless … Read more

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‘Breathing’ Building in Shenzhen Prioritizes Tenant Comfort, Well-Being

A 158-meter-tall, 33-story tower, located on the edge of a public park at the center of one of Shenzhen, China’s key business districts, is now open. The high-rise was commissioned by Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank, and responds to the region’s tropical climate through a series of biophilic and sustainable design solutions. The tower’s façade is defined by an external diagrid, which serves as both the building’s structure, as well as an important solar shading element. At its base, the diagrid widens to create framed openings and views to the surrounding park and South China Sea, a short walk from the … Read more

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Topping Out Ceremony of Studio City Phase 2 Marks Construction Milestone

Melco Resorts & Entertainment recently held a topping out ceremony and unveiled the design concept for the anticipated Studio City Phase 2. Located in the Cotai district of Macau adjacent to the Lotus Bridge crossing with Mainland China, the Hollywood-inspired Studio City resort has welcomed guests and visitors to the city since 2015. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and built by China State Construction International Holdings, the USD $1.3-billion Studio City Phase 2 complex further complements the integrated resort’s existing Phase 1, which features a modern interpretation of the rich detailing, bold geometries and craftsmanship of the Art Deco period. … Read more

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