Rising above the Beijing skyline, the CCTV Headquarters is more than just a building, it is a radical reimagining of the traditional skyscraper. Designed by Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA, this 234-meter “continuous loop” challenged the limits of structural engineering and urban geometry. In this video, we explore the bold vision behind the project, its gravity-defying cantilever, and how it shifted the global conversation on what a high-rise can be in the 21st century.
Learn more about OMA’s global projects at ArchDaily: https://www.archdaily.com/236175/cctv-headquarters-oma?utm_source_socialmedia_utm_medium_youtube_utm_id_feb2026
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