LYCS architecture selected to build office HQ in hangzhou

LYCS architecture selected to build office HQ in hangzhou
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LYCS architecture has revealed plans to build the zhejiang printing group‘s new headquarters in the chinese city of hangzhou. situated between a residential community and an elevated highway, the building seeks to integrate itself within the existing urban fabric by providing access across the 120,000 square meter site. named ‘the corner of hangzhou’, the 100 meter-tall structure is compressed along a diagonal axis in order to minimize its impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

the building seeks to integrate itself within the existing urban fabric

internally, a welcoming lobby is found at ground level, with natural light, ventilation and greenery introduced to the scheme’s public spaces. located at a height of 70 meters, the ‘sky lobby’ comprises an external garden, which offers users of the building fresh air and daylight throughout the day.

the narrow structure is compressed along a diagonal axis

integrated public spaces surrounding the building

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project info:

project name: the corner of hangzhou / zhejiang printing group headquarter
architecture design: LYCS architecture
location: hangzhou, zhejiang, china
project team: ruan hao, zhan yuan, wenbin chen, jingrui lin, shiyang wu, shanliang jin, zhenyu lai, lina chen
design: 2014-2015
construction: 2015 +
total area: 120,711 sqm
architect of record: zhejiang province institute of architecture design and research