Recently, the 207 meters tall WeChat global headquarters building, located by the Pearl River has been lit up at night, drawing many passersby to stop, take photos, and engage in lively discussions.
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At nightfall, the building's lighting, resembling stars in the sky, is clearly visible to passersby.
Photo: Gong Cheng She Ji | Mr Zuo (工程设计|Mr左)
Seen from an aerial perspective, the WeChat global headquarters now illuminates the skyline alongside the buildings of Vipshop, Alibaba, and the Huanju building, collectively brightening the night view of the Pazhou Subdistrict in Guangzhou.
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Launched in 2017 and now nearing completion, this sci-fi-inspired, futuristic architectural marvel has drawn global attention for its unique, innovative design and multi-functionality.
Many people know that Tencent's headquarters is in Shenzhen, but few realize that WeChat was created and developed in Guangzhou.
In the Pazhou Internet Innovation Cluster of Guangzhou, this masterpiece, designed by renowned French architect Jean Nouvel, serves as both WeChat's headquarters and Tencent's Guangzhou office.
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The Tencent Guangzhou Headquarters building stands 207 meters tall, with 39 floors. As one of the landmark buildings in Guangzhou's core district, the Tencent Guangzhou headquarters, along with other major internet giants in Pazhou, faces Zhujiang New Town and Guangzhou International Finance Center across the Pearl River, forming the Golden Triangle of Guangzhou's central district.
It is reported that Jean Nouvel deeply integrated eco-friendly concepts into the design. The spacious terraces and floating gardens are like oases within the city, providing employees with opportunities to get close to nature.
Additionally, the designer cleverly conceived a green landscape axis that extends to the banks of the Pearl River. This not only creates expansive views for the building, but also offers Guangzhou residents a city square that combines commerce and entertainment.
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WeChat, connecting users from one end of the world to the other, has long become an indispensable part of people's lives. It is rarely known that WeChat's development team has been based in Guangzhou's TIT Creative Industry Park since its inception.
Tencent's WeChat headquarters (Photo: Chen Minghui)
In 2011, WeChat was launched in Guangzhou. Since then, it has grown into one of the world's most widely used social platforms, with over 1.359 billion monthly active users.
Photo: Wan Qu Gao Lou Mi
Editor | Zhang Xuanzhen, Ge Yuting, Cheryl, Nina, James
