KCI. Group Headquarters Offices
Novum Design Award
WINNER
GOLDEN
Architectural Design Category
in
2019
Project Title
KCI. Group Headquarters Offices
Project Function
Office building
Project Location
Kaohsiung city, Taiwan
Project Tags
Architecture, interior, Chain10
Office Name
Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design Institute
Team Members
Keng-Fu Lo
Office Link
Copyrights
Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design Institute
Project Description
The KCI headquarters is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It was constructed adjacent to a 30-meter road providing office, conference, and warehousing space. Facing the road, a suspended moulded wall was installed to reduce the impact of the hustle and bustle outside. At a glance, the second-floor appears smaller due to the glass exterior of the first floor being withdrawn from the interior of the glass to give a feeling of suspension. The design choice has allowed for plentiful natural light and abundant vegetation. The changing environment creates a unique visual experience for the office space. A natural passage of time is created by the displacement of the light and shade, giving the space life.
On the left side of the building, a raised platform was installed to act as a buffer before entering the building. The height of the platform forms an interesting proportional relationship with the suspended moulded wall. It forms a balcony on the second floor creating excellent continuity while facilitating a space for employees and visitors to interact with each other.
The stairs to the left of the building provide a clear direction of movement, reducing the interference with the use of t
Project Link
Image Credits
Kuo-Min Lee
NDA190135
DESIGN SCORE: /100
95
GOLDEN
Novum Design Award Winner in
2019