The Galaxy Soho building comprises four main domed structures, fused together by bridges and platforms between curving floor plates to create a fluid environment that surrounds a series of public courtyards and a larger central "canyon.

"[2] Zaha Hadid described the structure as "a reinventing of the classical Chinese courtyard which generates an immersive, enveloping experience at the Heart of Beijing.

"[3] According to Zaha Hadid, the design is meant to "respond to the varied contextual relationships and dynamic conditions of Beijing.

The complex incorporates a cooled roofing system that minimizes the effects of microclimates caused by sustainable architectural strategies.

[5] In 2013, Galaxy SOHO was nominated for the Lubetkin Prize by the Royal Institute of British Architects.