Chapter 1698 The greatest cause (second update, please subscribe)
Many people call Chang'an the city of the future, because it is full of various high-rise buildings, those buildings with various glass curtain walls satisfy all people's fantasies about the future.
On the skyscraper construction site in Chang'an Financial District, the sun shines in the jungle of steel and concrete, and the roar of machines and the shouts of workers are intertwined, forming a busy and orderly picture.
I.M. Pei stood in the construction site, holding a roll of design drawings in his hand, staring at the skyscraper that had begun to take shape in front of him. Beside him, several engineers were discussing the progress of the project, and the notepad in his hand recorded complex structural data and construction plans.
I.M. Pei slightly turned sideways, pointed to the towering steel frame structure in the distance, and said:
"The 110 Building is the world trade center of the financial district. It is not only the world's first 110-story building, which is 448 meters long after it is built, but it will also be the tallest building in the world, but they will be the symbols here. All those who come to Chang'an, even before they even stepped into this city, can see this towering building from afar. They will become symbols of this city, representing the power and future of Chang'an."
His voice seemed particularly clear at the construction site, and the engineers nodded, with admiration in their eyes. One of the middle-aged engineers wearing hard hats, Maximilian, took a step forward, pointed to the drawings in his hand and said: "Mr. Pei, you are right. However, we have encountered some challenges in construction issues..."
When Maximilian was carrying the challenges in construction, I.M. Pei frowned and pondered. The building was designed by him in charge. For him, who is already 50 years old, it is more of an honor to be able to set up such a building.
As early as 17 years ago, I.M. Pei came here and started working in Taihe Construction. During this period, he participated in the design and construction of several buildings. He witnessed the rise of the city with his own eyes. Witnessing the rising skyscrapers on the city skyline.
Seven years ago he set up his own construction company. Although he received many contracts, it was not until this building that he longed for.
The world's first floor!
It will completely end North America's domination of the tallest building!
More importantly, this is his design.
I.M. Pei nodded, still staring at the building that appeared in the steel frame in the distance, and said:
"Typhoons are indeed the key factor we need to consider. John, what advice do you have?" John frowned and thought for a moment. "We can add some lateral support to the existing steel frame structure, especially in high-rise areas. Although this will increase some cost, it can significantly improve the wind resistance of the building." Another young engineer, Zhou Dajie, interrupted: "I agree with John. However, we also need to consider the weight of the material. If too much support is added, it may affect the overall load-bearing distribution. I suggest that we can use lighter but more powerful alloy materials, which can ensure stability without adding too much burden."
I.M. Pei smiled slightly and looked at Zhou Dajie with approval: "Good suggestions, Zhou Dajie, you and John, come up with a detailed plan as soon as possible to ensure that we solve this problem without affecting the overall design." John nodded, and Zhou Dajie showed a confident smile: "No problem, Mr. Bei. We will give you a preliminary plan within two days." At this time, another engineer, Robert, came over, holding a report in his hand:
"Mr. Bei, the settlement test results of the foundation have come out. The data shows that the current settlement speed is within the expected range, but we need to pay close attention to the next few months, especially before the rainy season comes."
I.M. Pei took the report, carefully looked through a few pages, and then looked up and said:
"The stability of the foundation is the foundation of the entire building. Although it sits directly on the solid granite base, we cannot take it lightly and must not be negligent. Robert, you are responsible for monitoring the settlement data and report it to me once a week. If there is any abnormality, please notify me immediately."
Robert nodded solemnly:
"I understand, Mr. Bei. I will follow up in person."
I.M. Pei's eyes were once again on the two buildings that were rising from the ground, and a hint of pride in his eyes was illuminated. As an architect, he knew that this edifice would be the pinnacle of his career. "We not only need to build a building, but also create a legend." I.M. Pei whispered to himself. "Just like this city..."
The engineers continued to be busy, the sound of discussion and the roar of machines intertwined, and I.M. Pei stood there thinking, and it took almost an hour before I got into the car and left the construction site.
Shortly after the car drove out, Gao Changwei, the secretary in the passenger seat, asked: "Mr. Bei, where are we going?" I.M. Pei thought for a while and said: "Go to Xinmao." Xinmao is located in the suburbs, a residential area, and it is also the first project I.M. Pei participated in after coming to Chang'an.
Soon, they came to the community.
The community that has been built for more than ten years still maintains the freshness and vitality of the first construction, without any sign of dilapidation. Two and a half-story buildings with different styles are like carefully drawn scrolls arranged in an orderly manner on the green lawn. The white walls shine brightly under the sunlight, and complement the yellow doors and windows and red roofs, forming a colorful picture.
On the sidewalk, some pedestrians were walking sparsely. They either stroll in groups of three or five, or walk alone, enjoying this rare tranquility and leisure. Among them, most of them are women, who either hold hands and chat and laugh; or push the stroller and tease the children in the car in a whisper.
Serene and peaceful!
This is exactly what I feel here for I.M. Pei. Looking at all this in front of me, I.M. Pei asked:
"Changwei, do you know what is the most successful place here?" Gao Changwei replied without thinking: "Public housing." "Yes, it's public housing." Pei said as he walked: "In the 1950s, before I came here, I.S., I.M. Pei saw the "public housing plan" here in the United States. At that time, many people thought it was a delusion - to provide houses to tens of millions of people!"
With a smile, I.M. Pei pointed to the house around him and said, "And it's such a foreign house."
"Yes, Mr. Pei, when I came here, I was 7 years old. Until now, I remember the feeling of moving into my house. Looking at everything is like a dream. When I was a child, I never thought I would live in such a beautiful house. I felt that everything was like a fairy tale, even everything here..."
"Fairy tale!"
I.M. Pei thought for a while and said, "
"It's not so much a fairy tale, but a myth. People created this myth."
Tall trees cast mottled shadows next to the sidewalk. The breeze blew, and the leaves swayed gently, making a rustling sound.
In the shade of the trees, Pei stood in front of the community center and said: "This is the first house I have participated in building here."
After saying this, Pei pondered for a while, and then said
"At that time, I really didn't believe that in this world, there would be people who would try every means to provide houses for ordinary people.
How stupid are such people?"
When talking about being stupid, I.M. Pei smiled and said:
"Later I realized that the real stupidity was myself. In this world, there are actually many things that are very simple, just like your Excellency said.
What we created here is not to show our greatness, nor to show miracles. We are to tell everyone that we can take good care of each other."
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I.M. Pei then continued.
"All this seems ordinary here. But elsewhere, it all seems so incredible."
This kind of feeling comes from the heart. Even though so many years have passed, I.M. Pei is still shocked when he mentions all this.
"Yes, it is because it is incredible that you are here, Mr. Bei."
"Yes, so I'm here."
Nodded, I.M. Pei said:
"This is also the reason why I participated in the new generation of national residential design competition,"
The new generation of national residential design competition he mentioned is a competition that the Housing Development Bureau is currently promoting. In fact, what is important is not the competition, but the new generation of national residential design.
As young people grow up, they will get married and have children, and of course they also have housing needs, so new public housing must be built.
The formal housing construction and development bureau, which was responsible for this matter, did not take out the old drawings conservatively, but instead launched this competition to develop a new generation of residential buildings.
After the competition, almost all the firms and engineers were involved. Even if everyone knew it was a free job, the reputation he brought was unprecedented.
After all, this is providing houses to tens of millions of people. Compared with more than ten years ago, this project volume is greater and the impact is more far-reaching.
"We are not just involved in it because the new generation of national housing will bring unprecedented reputation to architectural firms.
More importantly, we know how all this is to change the world, and what we are doing here is an unprecedented cause."
This is a great cause!
Many people comment on sEA's "public housing plan" in this way, because it is the first plan in the world to provide housing like ordinary people. He does not just provide a house, but meets people's needs for home.
Home... In fact, for most ordinary people, all they long for in their entire lives is just a home.
In many places, many people have to spend their whole lives to realize such dreams, but here their dreams will be realized in another way.
It's not just them, their descendants will have a home of their own, and this career will continue.
Because of this, all architectural firms and designers will participate in this great cause. As I.M. Pei spoke, his finger pointed to the public house in front of him and said: "This career will continue here, and every generation will benefit from it - Is it worth millions of buildings to shelter all the poor people in the world, and be as happy as a mountain when the wind and rain are not moving."
As the words were finished, I.M. Pei showed a smile on his face, and then said: "When Du Fu wrote this poem, he probably never thought that one day his dream would be realized in this land."
(This chapter ends)