固安华夏办公楼 · Completed, with V&P Architects
Just next to the hotel New Ground designed, the same client asked for an office building — half government offices, half for rent — plus a service hall for government purposes and a multi-function hall for exhibitions and events.
The office building is oriented toward the south park, its geometry following the curve of its boundary, while the service buildings behind strictly follow the street alignment; the two geometries are linked by a vast public hall.
The main curtain wall is made of horizontal lines of stone and glass, with horizontal stone louvers on the south facade. The stone diminishes with height, leaving only glass on the top floors — the building moves from a strong mineral presence at the base to an almost etheric presence at the top, disappearing through a mix of transparency and reflection. On the back is a long two-storey curved glass corridor distributing government public services, a canteen and an art exhibition space.
