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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1CCTV New Mansion
Welcome to the heart of Beijing's Central Business District, or CBD. Before you stands the See-See-Tee-Vee New Mansion, one of the most daring and controversial architectural statements of the 21st century. …
Listen in the app2The Structural Loop — Defying the Mandate of Gravity
The most striking feature of the See-See-Tee-Vee Mansion is its loop architecture. Unlike a standard skyscraper that reaches for the 'celestial' heights in a straight line, this building is a three-dimensional grid that folds…
Listen in the app3The Glass Facade — Mirror of the Modern Sky
The 'skin' of the See-See-Tee-Vee Mansion is a sophisticated curtain wall of grey glass and black steel. The sources suggest that 'Beijing is a city of futuristic skylines,' and this facade is the ultimate mirror of that ambition. …
Listen in the app4The CBD Context — A Forest of Steel Towers
To understand the See-See-Tee-Vee Mansion, one must analyze its context within the Central Business District. This area is a 'vibrant metropolis' within Beijing, where 'modern life now moves fast against a backdrop of ancient…
Listen in the app5The Media Park — Public Space in a Private Realm
The area surrounding the See-See-Tee-Vee Mansion includes the Media Park, a 'publicly accessible' space that provides a 'spiritual oasis' amidst the dense towers of the CBD. The sources mention the 'tranquility' of Beijing's…
Listen in the app6The Northern Gate — Gateway to the East
We conclude our tour of the See-See-Tee-Vee complex at the Northern Gate, which faces toward the 'futuristic' expansion of the city. The sources note that Beijing is a city of 'wide boulevards and narrow alleyways,' and this gate…
Listen in the app7Closing
Our analytical walk around the See-See-Tee-Vee New Mansion has taken us from the 'structural loop' of its leaning towers to the 'shimmering glass' of its facade. We have seen how this 'monumental landmark' serves as the anchor of…
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What is CCTV New Mansion?
CCTV New Mansion is a place in China with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.9145, 116.4612 |
| Last updated |
