As the sun rises and time progresses, the interplay of light and curves redefines spatial dimensions, rendering traditional forms obsolete.

Situated in the Lingang economic development zone, the headquarters of Machinery Park spans six floors with a total area of 12,000 square meters. Its curved layout and expansive shape embrace the entrance square, creating an image of simplicity and elegance through a curtain wall system. The influx of light imbues the interior with a delicate and inviting working environment.

Inspired by the transition between light and darkness at dawn, we sought to imbue the building with a distinctive form shaped by the interplay of light and space. Drawing from the wisdom of knowing when to pause and when to act, as articulated in the saying “stop when needed and act also when needed,” we envisage a bright future guided by timely actions.

Light serves as a transparent medium, curves as a means of sculpting form, and the building itself as a monumental entity. Our endeavor was to seamlessly integrate these elements.

Elevating the ground floor by 2 meters accentuates the building’s verticality, while grass slopes connecting it to the entrance square create diverse layers of site experience. Offset outlines of the ground and top floors establish two corridors of grey space, fostering communication and enhancing spatial intrigue. The facade is meticulously enriched to embody the classic ‘three-segment’ proportion.

Our approach to experiencing the interior space through its exterior form, whether as an observer or participant, adheres to a design language characterized by simplicity and finesse.

Form prioritizes layout and functionality, while materials are selected to reflect the building’s essence. Natural stone, with its nuanced variations and inherent integrity, serves as the primary material, imbuing the headquarters with a dignified aura befitting its status.

Incorporating a large expanse of glass curtain wall and horizontal aluminum louvers, we sought to filter light dynamically, infusing the rational structure with an aura of romance through interplays of light and shadow, regardless of weather or time of day.