The elegant curvature of the towers pays homage to the mountainous province of Sichuan where Chengdu is located.

Though beautiful, the formal decisions are not just aesthetics.

The futuristic buildings also appear to have two layers of facing.

Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

The lights breathe life into the face of the structure and into the massive plaza.

Within the towers, the team proposes a digital art gallery, exhibition hubs, offices and other program.

This area is connected to an underground retail area and plaza.

Aerial View of Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

LED Display at Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

Sunken Plaza at Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

LED Display at Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

Aerial View of Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

Sunken Plaza at Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

Sunken Plaza at Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN

Chengdu NBD Center by QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture

Photo: QUAD Studio, SAN