The China World Trade Center Extension is the latest development in this mega, multifunctional business complex along Jianguomenwei Dajie in Beijing. The addition consists of a 38 storey, class A office tower and a 2 storey retail mall in the basement totalling 128,000s.m. Extensive use of skylights brings natural sunlight to the shopping arcade and dispels the sense of being underground. A central garden is created with water features and pergola to provide open space for the tenants’ relaxation.