yunus noor architect: morphosis architects: giant interactive group corporate headquarters

Friday, December 2, 2011

morphosis architects: giant interactive group corporate headquarters

morphosis architects: giant interactive group corporate headquarters

'giant interactive group corporate headquarters' by morphosis architects in shanghai, china
all images courtesy morphosis architects
image © iwan baan

internationally-renowned practice morphosis architects has completed 'giant interactive group corporate headquarters',
a dynamic complex of multiple functions in shanghai, china. composed of two campus wings - the east and
west - the design fully integrates its form and framework into the site, folding in and out with the landscape plane.

positioned at the edge of a man-made lake, the project engages in an open dialogue with its augmented ground plane,
undulating in form to a bold cantilever over the water. the west campus features an oscillating green roof that climbs
up to the edge of the office building, providing thermal mass and reducing heat gain and cooling expenditures.
the grounds lining the edge of the lake steps down into a series of wide steps to encourage public and social activity
along the waterfront.

image © roland halbe

clad in charcoal grey panels, the snaking east campus office building houses three distinct zones:
open, non-hierarchical office space; private offices, and executive suites. in addition, a library, auditorium,
exhibition space and cafe are arranged into the lifted landscape. the west-campus hosts a multi-purpose
sports court, swimming pool, and fitness spaces for employees.

image © roland halbe

an enclosed walkway serves as the main circulation spine of the headquarters,
meandering through the office buildings and connecting the east and west campus
together in a elevated catwalk.