A visit to the construction site of Fuzhou’s upcoming architectural landmarks provides an amazing opportunity to discover the physical reality of spaces virtually designed in a span of more than 4 years. Imagined as “urban vortices” on the city’s canvas, these buildings have as defining features large central patios that are meant to attract and concentrate life, people, and activities. The dynamism and grandeur of these spaces leaves a profound impression on the visitors even during these embryonic stages of construction.