Romina Carpentieri

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23MAY 2012

giant interactive group corporate headquarters / morphosis architects

Posted in Architecture - Office Buildings by Romina Carpentieri

'Giant interactive group corporate headquarters' is a dynamic complex of multiple interactive functions in shanghai.

it is composed of two parts: the East Campus,which cantilever over the man made lake, and West Campus, an underground space below an undulating green roof.

All the design integrates its form and framework into the site, folding in and out with the levels of the ground.

The project shape and the compositional choices engages in an open dialogue with reduction heat gain and with 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.

The winding volume of the Est Campus, ermined in charcoal grey panels, is composed by three distinct zones: non-hierarchical office space; private offices, and executive suites.

A library, auditorium, exhibition space and cafe are also arranged into the lifted landscape.

the west-campus hosts a multi-purpose sports court, swimming pool, and fitness spaces for employees.

An enclosed walkway serves as the main circulation spine of the headquarters, connecting the East and West part of the Campus complex.

City:
Shangai

Client:
Giant Interactive Group

Design team:
Morphosis Team
MAA Engineering Consultants (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Local Architect
SURV
Structural Engineer:
Bao Ye
MAA Engineers
Thornton Tomasetti Group, Inc.

Photographer:
roland halbe iwan baan

Status:
Completed

Website:
http://www.morphosis.com

Website (references):
http://www.designboom.com

Year:
2009 - 2011

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