City Skyline (Zhengzhou)

City Skyline (Zhengzhou)

This is the start of a new series I'm beginning—city skylines, and the first city I've created is my hometown, Zhengzhou.

Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, sits on the banks of the Yellow River, in the heart of the Central Plains. As a significant birthplace of Chinese civilization, this ancient city, boasting 3600 years of architectural history, is both deeply etched with the genetic code of Chinese culture and brimming with the vibrant energy of a modern metropolis.

I've chosen to showcase Zhengzhou's modern, iconic buildings.

Erqi Memorial Tower—This tower commemorates the 1923 Jinghan Railway Workers' Strike (known as the Erqi Strike), standing as a crucial historical testament to China's early labor movement.

Zhongyuan Fortune Tower—Integrating the traditional cultural concept of "five blessings arriving," its hyperbolic paraboloid form symbolizes a fusion of modernity and history.

Corn Tower—Inspired by the Songyue Temple Pagoda, China's oldest extant brick tower, it harmoniously blends traditional pagoda architecture with contemporary skyscraper design.

Henan Museum—Drawing design inspiration from the Yuan Dynasty's observatory, it unites traditional and modern aesthetics. The museum complex occupies over 100,000 square meters, housing a rich collection and a comprehensive exhibition system.

Also featured: Twin Towers, Graham Building

I recommend using a 0.2 nozzle for printing. If you don't have a 0.2 nozzle, I suggest using a 0.4 nozzle with a layer height of 0.12 or lower (I've shared the print settings).