
Not just any building, The Lotus Building, located in the center of the Wujin District in the eastern coastal province of Jiangsu, China, features a unique design that looks just like a real blooming lotus flower. It’s surrounded by “petal ribs” that open up, similar to the three stages of a lotus flower, from bud to fully-opened bloom. Inside, there’s cathedral-like ceilings, conference rooms, exhibition halls, and offices. Geothermal piles uses the surrounding lake to regulate the building’s temperature with minimal energy use. Continue reading for more pictures.




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