Element and Architecture Podcast

Author: Xiatian Liu

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of the Element and Architecture Podcast series, where we explore architecture and architectural designs from all around the world.
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Genres: Arts, Design

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The CCTV Headquarters
Episode 1
Friday, 11 November, 2022

In the first episode, I decided to discuss some of the unique architectural elements of the CCTV headquarters in Beijing, China; elements such as the gravity-defying cantilever, the integrated loop, as well as the facade cross-bracings have effects both on the aesthetic aspects and the functionality aspect of the building.