Yang Fan Tower

Yang Fan Tower was designed to harness the surrounding environmental assets to boost performance and generate power—principles that are central to all AS+GG’s designs.

Inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of Nanjing and the Binjiang Business District, the tower draws from the legacy of Chinese Admiral Zheng and the legendary shipyards of Nanjing. In Chinese, yang fan describes raising the sail on a boat before a journey, which inspired the tower's name. Admiral Zheng’s voyages symbolized exploration and innovation, themes at the heart of our design.

Designed to be a beacon of performance and sustainability, the tower would have utilized the sun, wind, and rain to enhance its efficiency. It was also set to feature sensors to monitor an array of parameters including occupancy, RFID presence, indoor air quality, daylight, temperature, humidity, noise levels etc. These sensors would connect to the building’s smartphone app, providing real-time information that would be used to facilitate smart control over the building.