New Skyscraper Project in Zhujiang New Town
Expected to be ready for tenants next year, Leatop Plaza creates the ideal office space for companies' valued talents
GUANGZHOU, China, July 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Asia-Pacific region adds yet another mega landmark to its portfolio.
July 28, 2010 – At an impressive 303 meters tall and located at the north entrance of Zhujiang New Town, Leatop Plaza has finished roofing the main structure of its international office, which is expected to be open for business next year.
At the roofing ceremony, Leatop Plaza announced its big ideal that "the world can become a better place if office buildings offer a more enjoyable working environment." Leatop Plaza also announced that it will be cooperating with international asset management expert CB Richard Ellis, a world’s top-500 rated food service provider, the world famous shading products provider Hunter Douglas Group, and Ogilvy & Mather Group’s 360 degree Brand Stewardship to build a top-quality office property with comprehensive service offerings.
After decades of development, Guangzhou has become a key economic zone within the Asia-Pacific region. It is home to several companies and regional headquarters for multinational corporations as well as head offices for domestic companies. The CBD of Guangzhou, Zhujiang New Town will become a core area of business for the region, serving as the "battleground" for many large companies.
Having focused heavily in recent years on talents and building great working space for talents, leading companies pay more attention to office design and facilities. Leatop Plaza believes that talents, or people, are at the core of any operation. With this belief, Leatop Plaza strives to create a perfect office environment, and attract the world leading companies by staying at the forefront of trends in high-end office construction.
“Leatop Real Estate Investment is upholding its people-focused philosophy for the development of the company. Leatop has established a world-class development advisory team alongside a professional design team led by Mr. Helmut Jahn, one of the world’s top architects,” stated Mr. Fu Jingfeng, General Manager of Guangdong Leatop Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd at the roofing ceremony.
“China Construction Eighth Engineering Bureau Co. is involved in ensuring that the project meets industry-leading standards. Leatop Plaza believes the latest international technologies combined with expertise and practical experiences will make this project a first-class architectural achievement, providing perfect office space for Leatop Plaza tenants.”
Leatop Plaza, one of the few pre-certified LEED Gold-level office buildings in Southern China, serves as an important benchmark in the trend toward building green structures. In this respect, it is sure to become the focus of both the industry and the community.
Leatop Plaza will use all ten available energy-saving technologies to provide a superior choice for carbon-conscious companies. For example, the smart solar power-saving system blocks the sun’s rays, naturally reducing indoor temperatures, and significantly reducing electricity consumption. The VAV air conditioning system automatically controls indoor carbon dioxide, reducing indoor temperatures, and saves approximately 30 percent more electricity than a conventional air-conditioning system.
Green construction, sustainable community development, the help of consulting agencies, and services provided by the US Environmental Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (EMSI) will all strengthen Leatop Plaza’s commitment to offering a sustainable working space for its tenants.
Leatop Plaza strives to meet the needs of companies that want a comfortable office space by providing custom designs and paying attention to every detail. For example, flooring is elevated by 15 cm, providing convenient solutions for companies’ generic cabling. Office depth is set at a minimum of 12 meters and there are no pillars or columns, maximizing open space. These measures increase the percentage of usable office space to 78 percent, providing tenant companies with more flexibility and comfort.
Once the project has been completed, CB Richard Ellis and the world’s top food service provider will move onto the premises to provide professional property management services and healthy dining options, respectively. With their presence, Leatop Plaza will become Guangzhou’s leading business base.
