Xinhe Group Headquarters
Office for Simo Architectural Engineering Design Co., Ltd
The site is in FuYang, surrounded by small hills and water on three sides. This area was once home to water birds, and the way they spread their wings in flight is full of energy and movement. This matches the clients vision perfectly. Thats why the architect chose the flying bird as the design inspiration. The Xinhe Headquarters shows how an office building can work in harmony with nature. Instead of fighting against the environment, the design embraces it, making the building a place where people and nature connect in a positive way.
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Unique Properties
The site is located in Lihu, Fuyang, surrounded by small hills and bordered by water on three sides. The building humbly blends into the local terrain. Inside, it maximizes the lake view for the office area. Outside, the building volume is fragmented and landscaped. There are six buildings, 3 to 5 floors each, arranged along the lake following the terrain. They ensure the best natural light and view.
Tags
Terrain, Landscape resources, Birds
Production Technology
Stone, wood, glass, carpet, GRG, metal and other materials combined with different functions and positioning, different material collocation shows a different temperament, the thick stone and glass permeability formed a rich texture, light and shadow, space
Design Challenge
How can the building integrate and coexist harmoniously with the surrounding lakes and hills? How can we protect the original ecological environment of the plot? And how can we maximize the utilization of the landscape resources?
Project Duration
Location: Fuyang City, Zhejiang Province, design time: January 2021
Operation Flow
The building integrates with the surrounding natural landscape, allowing office occupants to enjoy picturesque views that promote a more relaxed working state.
Research
The Xinhe HQ is in Lihu, Fuyang. It's surrounded by small hills and has water on three sides. The building is designed to fit gently into the local landform.Inside, the office area makes the most of the beautiful lake view, offering a pleasant working environment. Outside, instead of being one large block, the building is divided into smaller parts and landscaped. There are six buildings, each 3 to 5 floors high. They are placed along the lake following the terrain, ensuring plenty of natural light and great views.The land was once a home for water birds. The way these birds spread their wings and their lively look inspired the design concept of a flying bird, which aligns with the client's goals.This HQ shows a new idea: office buildings can live in harmony with nature. By respecting and adapting to nature, the building becomes a link for a positive interaction with the natural world around it, demonstrating a new way of integrating architecture and the environment.
Inspiration
The land for this project used to be a habitat for water birds. The posture of their wings spreading and the sense of dynamism happen to match the client's ambition, so the design concept of the flying bird was thus determined. The Headquarter of the Xinhe proposes a new possibility, that is, the office building can interact harmoniously with nature. By respecting and conforming to nature, the building becomes a carrier for a good interaction with the natural environment.
Image Credits
Image #1-5: Photographer Junyan Wang
Project Overview
Xinhe Group Headquarters Office has been a Golden winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Pengfei He was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Xinhe Group Headquarters Office.
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