The Science Park for the Huazhong University is located in the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone. Four research towers and a reception building cover a built area of about 150.000 m2. The first and second floor of the research buildings contain business supporting facilities, connected with bridges to enhance the exchange of informaton.

From the third floor up office space is used for research. Every research floor has its own balcony with a vertical garden in its facade. The balcony contains the central coo-ling system but also provides a rest area to sit outside. The green balconies give the building a dynamic and sustainable appearance. All facades are equipped with a structure of horizontal white aluminum louvers that prevent direct incident sunlight in summer. At the same time the reflecting louvers pull daylight deeper into the building. This system reduces the energy demand with 30% and ensures a more comfortable work environment. The roof of the underground parking garage provides an inviting public space with green planters, reminding of the nursery’s garden that stood on this ground before.

Year: 2014
Client: Wuhan University Science & Technology Park Development Co. Ltd.
Size: 150.000 m2