Located in the heart of Nanjing’s new Central Business District, this 35 storey tower creates a strong presence on the city skyline while offering sustainable solutions for this emerging bank. Using a double skin curtain wall technology to promote passive ventilation, the comfort of the occupants is assured while energy efficiency is maintained. Strategically located garden atria throughout the building promote healthy work environments for employees. The top of the building is crowned with dramatic 12 metre high glass “sails” that pierce the skyline while at grade a welcoming courtyard plaza invites visitors into the building and contributes a human scale to the surrounding urban development.