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.

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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.

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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.

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sectional model of east campus office building image © morphosis architects

sectional model of entry lobby image © morphosis architects

bird’s eye view of construction site image © morphosis architects

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