In coastal China, a colossal sundial is designed to cultivate community connection
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Location
Yantai, Shandong, China
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Client
YEDA City Development Group
Floor Area
4,960 sq-m
Located in the Yeda Development Zone in Yantai, northeast China, the 50-m-tall Sun Tower is designed to follow the path of the sun, while also serving as a cultural hub for the local community.
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