The planned height of the Qiya International Center in Chengdu’s Tianfu New Area has been significantly revised, with authorities reducing the high-rise from 320 meters to a maximum of 250 meters in response to China’s national restrictions on new supertall construction.
The adjustment follows the 2021 policy guidance issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, which calls for the strict limitation of new buildings above 250 meters. The revision positions the project as a direct example of how national height controls are reshaping major urban developments.
Because the project remains in the foundation and excavation stage, with the main structure not yet underway, the change is not expected to result in significant construction waste or major redesign-related demolition.
Developed as a headquarters complex for Qiya Group, the project will comprise approximately 247,600 square meters of floor area, with five basement levels and 62 floors above grade. The mixed-use program includes super Grade A office space, a luxury hotel, and conference facilities, positioning it as a key commercial landmark within Tianfu’s headquarters business district.
Design for the high-rise adopts a modern geometric language intended to balance international office standards with local cultural references tied to the “Land of Abundance” identity of Chengdu.
The height revision reflects a broader shift in China’s urban development strategy—from a period defined by skyline competition toward more policy-driven, function-oriented vertical urbanism, where architectural identity must increasingly be achieved through design innovation rather than sheer height alone.
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