Uniview headquarters,
design: GOA (Group of Architects)
Uniview, a company specializing in video surveillance over the internet, has chosen a strategic location in Hangzhou, China, for its new headquarters - the building has been located in the Binjiang IoT Industrial Park, one of the key high-tech areas in Binjiang District. The project, developed by GOA (Group of Architects), harmoniously combines research and development spaces, laboratories, production areas, offices, conference rooms and reception areas.
Uniview headquarters in Hangzhou - view of south elevation
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Integration of space and nature in Hangzhou
The complex has an L-shaped layout that includes a 22-story skyscraper and a perpendicularly attached 8-story research and development center in the form of a horizontal cuboid.
Uniview headquarters in Hangzhou - masterplan
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At ground level is a crescent-shaped arcade, creating a spacious corridor.
Uniview headquarters in Hangzhou - crescent-shaped arcade
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Adjacent to this area is a terraced garden that gradually descends from the street level to the lower level of the building. The higher level of the garden connects to the city park, making the area a green public center for neighborhood residents.
Uniview headquarters in Hangzhou - view of the garden plaza from the arcade level
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glazing and organic forms
The glazed facades of all volumes maximize daylight and offer panoramic views of the Binjiang cityscape. The orderly exterior design works perfectly with the edgy, organic lines that dominate the building's interior. The subterranean level features a restaurant and employee areas, while a recessed plaza allows natural light to reach the interior.
Uniview's headquarters in Hangzhou - a diagram of the building
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functionality and greenery:
offices, laboratories and relaxation areas
Office spaces and meeting rooms have been located on the upper floors of the skyscraper. The research and development center houses laboratories, and each floor is accessed by a rounded staircase that centers around a central atrium.
Uniview headquarters in Hangzhou - interior view of the R&D center
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A green terrace is planned on the roof, providing additional space for relaxation and employee integration.
Uniview's main headquarters in Hangzhou - aerial view
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Uniview's headquarters in Hangzhou not only caters to the needs of a global company, but through the use of natural light and a harmonious combination with greenery, it creates an atmosphere conducive to both work and relaxation.
Elaborated: Anastazja Dżupina
Illustrations provided courtesy of GOA studio.
