Guangzhou Baiyun (Tangxi) Station East Plot – Twin Towers Interior

The interior design of the East Plot Twin Towers takes the architectural and facade logic as its starting point, continuing the morphological language of "High Mountains and Flowing Water."

By extending the facade language to the interior scale, the design achieves systematic synergy between the architecture, facade, and interior spaces, facilitating the hub's overall evolution from a mere transportation facility into a vibrant urban public activity space.

Standing atop the super TOD hub of Guangzhou Baiyun Station, the twin towers on the East Plot are positioned as headquarters office buildings for unicorn enterprises in the Greater Bay Area.

Our vision is not merely to build an office tower above a transportation hub, but to deliver a groundbreaking reinvention of the traditional transit-oriented office model—transforming it from a mere transportation adjunct into a dynamic urban node.

This approach precisely addresses the deep-seated needs of emerging enterprises regarding spatial quality, talent attraction, and community connectivity.

Dual Spatial Interpretation under a Common Logic - From a unified conceptual origin, the two towers in the East Plot have evolved into distinct spatial forms, shaped by their differing public attributes.

NORTHEAST TOWER | "KAPOK IN ORDER"

How can the imagery of "flowing water" on the architectural facade resonate with the form of kapok petals, traverse the glass curtain wall, and continue to evolve within the interior space, becoming an experience, that people can feel, perceive, and linger in?

Integrating with the continuous streamline language of the tower's facade, the overall space unfolds from top to bottom like a cascading flow of water, establishing a distinct and stable image of a public place through order and rhythm.

Through the integrated curved construction of the walls and ceiling, the external curves of the building continue seamlessly into the interior. The layered ceiling system carefully conceals MEP equipment such as lighting and air vents, leaving only a soft wall-washing glow to simulate the layered light and shadow of "flowing water."

The curved ceiling, together with the linear lighting, forms a clear visual orientation, transforming the elevator lobbies and related public areas from mere functional spaces into a natural continuation of the lobby experience.

Taking "Surging Tide" as its theme, the lobby ceiling transforms into a continuous undulating wave, full of momentum and energy, as if freezing the vibrant vitality of the Pearl River in time. The lobby ceiling adopts a continuously undulating curved structure, echoing the linear language of the architectural facade and canopy.

At the detailed level, streamlined metal fins unfold in a wave-like pattern, connected end-to-end to create a dynamic and continuous spatial form. MEP facilities such as lighting, air supply outlets, and sprinklers are cleverly concealed within the gaps between the metal fins.

The white light fixtures are integrated seamlessly with the ceiling to avoid visual disruption. Following a woven structural logic, the metal lines are backed by dark gray perforated panels. This design not only serves a fixing function but also meets smoke exhaust and ventilation requirements, while effectively concealing the internal ceiling structure and piping systems.

The stone walls are treated with gradient triangular facets to enhance their sculptural quality and dynamic effect, continuing the rhythmic flow of the ceiling. Recessed wall-washing lights are installed in the top grooves to outline clear contours, highlight the characteristics of the folded texture, and further strengthen the expressive power of the material. At the corners, the walls are finished with a 45-degree miter cut and integrated with the signage system. This not only naturally guides the line of sight toward the elevator hall but also enhances the layering and functionality of the details.

The Ground Floor space continues the compositional logic of the 4th-floor Main Lobby, streamlining materials and construction methods in an orderly manner while preserving the curvilinear relationships and overall temperament. The public interfaces of the Typical Floors further return to the practical context of high-frequency, long-term use.

CONCLUSION

A Results Oriented Design System - At a time when professional disciplines are increasingly fragmented and handoffs often disjointed, the Baiyun (Tangxi) Station East Plot Twin Towers project represents a rare practice in "holistic" design.

The mountain view framed in the 4th floor lobby is more than a visual gift; it is the natural fruit of this holistic way of thinking. It reminds us that the best office space never makes people feel trapped by work.