Chapter 371 (1/2)

When Zheng Jianguo picked up the sketch, Pei I-ming didn't let him read it himself, but said: ”when the Empire State building was built, because the influence of strong wind at a height of more than 300 meters could not be calculated, the design followed the concept of mountain shaped low center of gravity, instead of making the greatest use of space like the world trade twin towers, This is a big failure for commercial buildings. I think your purpose must be to make money? ”

”To be exact, it is still based on value.”

After thinking that he bought the Empire State Building for long-term investment, Zheng Jianguo just looked at it and distinguished the difference between the two sketches. On the outside of the existing shape of the Empire State Building No. 1 on the left, he sketched a straight up and down square shape with a few sketches. It felt like he wanted to increase on the basis of the podium building: ”this No. 1, Is it going to be built up from the podium and directly to the roof? ”

”Yes, according to my rough calculation, this can increase the building area of at least 150000 square meters. You can think that it is to take the main body of the existing building as the column structure and reconstruct it with high-strength structural steel and glass outside. Of course, this is not all done, because it will destroy the history and culture carried by the Empire State Building, and New Yorkers can't agree.

Therefore, in order to preserve the historical massiness of the building and also to gain recognition from New Yorkers, my idea is to retain the current appearance from the appearance part, and the material is made of glass on a large scale to show the light, that is, there is no big change from the appearance -- ”

When Pei's voice came, Zheng Jianguo's previous idea was overturned by his design concept. He thought it was just a simple use of building materials to build up and down like the world trade twin towers, but he didn't expect that he wanted to combine glass, steel and light, It is also the first time to personally feel the master's design concept: ”is this why you regard it as No. 1?”

”Yes, in this way, we can double the construction area. Of course, the cost is relatively high. It is almost the price of rebuilding the Empire State Building, but according to my intuition, this investment is profitable.

After all, the commercial rent in the upper east side of Manhattan is the highest in the United States, and the reconstructed Empire State building can regain the title of the tallest building in America, which must be what the people of New York are happy to see -- ”

Pei obviously has a unique understanding of commercial architecture. Everything he says seems to scratch Zheng Jianguo's itch. Especially when the story of recapturing the first tallest building came, he nodded before he wanted to speak. He saw Yang Na coming in front with a pot and teacup. When he put it down, he said, ”Mr. Pei, please have tea -”

”Thank you.”

Glancing over the teapot and cup, Pei I-ming watched Yang Na pour a shallow tea bowl and said, ”although it was taken back from the world trade center.”

”Well, I don't think so. Now the height is not bad -”

The building height of the Empire State building is 381 meters, and the 62 meter antenna is only 443.2 meters, which is only 36 meters lower than the 417 meters of the newly built World Trade twin towers.

According to Pei I-ming's No. 1 design, any building should exceed this height, but Zheng Jianguo did not intend to do so. He immediately looked at the master and said, ”the airship platform was abandoned only once. Now if you have this opportunity, you'd better switch back to the helicopter platform, so that the rich people can get in and out more conveniently, And I feel that such a large area on the roof can be used as an open and closed helicopter platform? ”

”Hehe, it seems that Mr. Zheng, you have selected scheme 1?”

Pei I-ming, who just sipped his tea, said in surprise. Zheng Jianguo just looked at sketch 2 and nodded: ”yes, I feel great about option 1. It can increase the building area, make the Empire State building more classic, and make the people of New York feel that you and I attach importance to it. Of course, the most important thing is such a large reconstruction, I'm afraid it can bring thousands of jobs and a lot of taxes to New York -- ”

”Did you agree to intention No. 1?”

Seeing Zheng Jianguo's unchanged look, Pei I-ming was really surprised. He came up with two sets of design schemes because he didn't know how much money the ”boss of the Empire State Building” had, so he gave a No. 2 design with a reconstruction cost of about 10 million. Otherwise, according to his character, he would only give No. 1: ”if this cost is estimated, It should be between 80 million and 120 million. ”

”This is the exterior reconstruction design. I don't know when the specific internal design will come out?”

After confirming his idea again, Zheng Jianguo jumped directly to the next topic. Pei I-ming knew that he had made a decision, held a tea bowl and said, ”it should be within 30 days after the formal signing of the employment agreement.”

”Well, I'll inform old John to sign a formal agreement with you in the name of the company.”

Zheng Jianguo watched Pei i.m. give the exact date. Old John arrived in New York the day after he returned to Boston. When big John told him the news, he sent him to the Empire State building to help Alec with the reception work. He never asked him to report the work process for analysis. It seems that old John is still relatively smooth there.

”I just don't think setting up a heliport will cause potential safety hazards to the people on the viewing platform, or we should remove the viewing platform.”

Holding the teacup carefully, Pei I-ming quickly put forward a suggestion. Zheng Jianguo blinked and smiled: ”the viewing platform is semi sealed. Except that there is no glass in the viewing direction, all other directions are blocked by obstructions. If they can't see the helicopter overhead, they won't have an idea --”

”That's a protective device.”

In an instant, I.M. Pei summed up Zheng Jianguo's methods. I.M. Pei praised his idea. The increase of helicopter stations can greatly facilitate the travel of senior residents. In extreme cases, if you have health problems and want to go to the hospital, you can also arrive quickly by helicopter instead of waiting for an ambulance or having someone pull you to the hospital by car, It can greatly save time on the road.

Because the idea only turned in Pei's mind, Zheng Jianguo didn't know that others had guessed his idea until he sent him away. Instead, when facing Yang Na's questioning, he said his plan: ”the helicopter station can ensure that we can fly directly to the Empire State Building from New York airport without facing the reporters blocked at the entrance and exit, As well as the traffic jam every day, and someone called 911, we can send people to various hospitals as soon as possible. ”

”So in order to enjoy this service, they will pay more?”

Out of her shrewd understanding of Zheng Jianguo, Yang Na guessed the reason why he did so without effort. Previously, she hid in the kitchen and didn't go upstairs. She wanted to hear his plan under the guise of cleaning up and sanitation, and immediately said, ”do you want to accept investment in this project?”

”Do you want to invest?”

Zheng Jianguo didn't expect Yang Na to come up with this idea. Then he found that her eyes flickered and couldn't help but say, ”your airline doesn't plan to invest?”