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exterior corridor wraps around GLA design’s office building in china

exterior corridor wraps around GLA design’s office building in china

Chiatai Qingchunbao Production and R&D Headquarters by GLA

 

GLA Design’s Shanghai Pharma Chiatai Qingchunbao Production and R&D Headquarters is situated in the Deqing Moganshan Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone. Phase one, already operational, consists of a production park, while phase two encompasses new production workshops for oral liquid and injection products, along with a headquarters R&D office building.

 

The project site is a rectangular plot, bordered by phase one of the park to the north and the new phase two to the south. Originally, the production and R&D functions were separated, with workshops A and B and the R&D office building set apart. By shifting workshop B, an ‘L’ shaped complex was formed with workshop A, creating a double ‘L’ shaped semi-enclosed layout. This adjustment harmonizes the flow of goods and provides more space for the R&D office building. The new layout integrates various functional zones, transforming isolated structures into a cohesive and dynamic environment.

bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design's office building in china
continuous architectural interface | all images by ©YAO Li

 

 

GLA Design’s layout ensures Connectivity and Vertical Efficiency

 

The design includes an exterior corridor that wraps around the buildings, linking the production workshops with the R&D office building. This corridor promotes interaction among workers and researchers, fostering a sense of community. In the mornings and evenings, this corridor serves as a meeting place, while throughout the day, it provides a space for workers to take breaks and enjoy the outdoor terrace, enhancing communication and collaboration.

 

Due to the shallow rock layer of the site, digging a basement would be costly and time-consuming. To address the parking needs for over 300 cars, the plan by GLA Design Studio includes an elevated ground-floor garage. This overhead garage minimizes the number of ramps by using the building’s periphery for a semi-open car ramp, providing a more comfortable experience for car travelers and efficiently managing vertical space.

 

By reconfiguring the layout, integrating connective elements, and employing strategic vertical placement, the Chiatai Qingchunbao Production and R&D Headquarters demonstrates an innovative approach to industrial and office design, enhancing functionality and user experience.

bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design's office building in china
shallow plaza at the entrance

bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design's office building in china
aerial view

 

bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design's office building in china
continuous corridor

bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design's office building in china
entrance shared by production and R&D

bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design's office building in china
motorized driveway corners

bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design's office building in china
facade of R&D office building

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