Archinect - News 2024-05-09T23:02:41-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150204289/circular-concrete-office-marks-entrance-to-health-tech-research-park-in-chengdu Circular concrete office marks entrance to "health tech" research park in Chengdu Sean Joyner 2020-06-25T12:15:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0f/0f978918bce529b9043b8a051f6366d2.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>As a certified National Economic and Technological Development Zone in China, the Chengdu Science and Technology Industry Incubation Park had a planning area of 330,000 square meters. The park is positioned as a platform to help foster the growth of "health-tech" companies. One of its strategies is the development and construction of a landmark building at the park entrance with goal of using architecture to inspire the continued growth and future of the industry.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c3/c3843bf6aad5dc06dd237cb2518cc828.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c3/c3843bf6aad5dc06dd237cb2518cc828.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a2/a23287f9c346ff4ec1ba61b778fcc4e1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a2/a23287f9c346ff4ec1ba61b778fcc4e1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/53/5338f1410f0481ca7a114a4062de558a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/53/5338f1410f0481ca7a114a4062de558a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0a/0afbde9e7d4c166fa031e4c2340dcd27.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0a/0afbde9e7d4c166fa031e4c2340dcd27.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>Shanghai and Taipei-based architects <a href="http://www.crox.com.tw/" target="_blank">CROX</a> were commissioned back in 2014 to take on the landscape design and masterplanning for the park in addition to the design of the entry landmark building. The aim of the project is to transform the existing barren concrete site into a more sustainable and ecologically friendly environment.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d8/d8901377bf7242228592d8249c723396.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d8/d8901377bf7242228592d8249c723396.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c1/c19ce7084b5c8f7268cffb61a5a3a53d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c1/c19ce7084b5c8f7268cffb61a5a3a53d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/52/5266776b9cca3d93e7ffc39565e72db4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/52/5266776b9cca3d93e7ffc39565e72db4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/54/54b95fbd0de126970b04d8d8231c4966.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/54/54b95fbd0de126970b04d8d8231c4966.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><p>The project's focal point rests on the circular general purpose building at the north entrance of the site. At ground level, visitors will find a series of conference rooms, a large lobby, some res...</p>