The Chinese government has set up a chain of Patent Review Centers throughout China. The purpose of these centers is to review and protect the patents of products and inventions from in- and
outside of China. Grontmij has designed this center for the Central China region. The office complex with a floor area of 120.000 m2 will contain patent review offices, a training center, a restaurant, administrative and supporting facilities.

The local environmental conditions directed the design of the masterplan. The central courtyard is an extension of the ecological zone south of the project site. The plan is made with a closed ground balance strategy. Communal spaces, at the corners of the buildings, invite people to have social interaction. Horizontal louvers protect the building from direct incident sunlight and reflect indirect sunlight into the office area. Local materials are selected to construct the building. The parking garage is naturally ventilated.

Year: 2014
Client: Wuhan High-Tech Group
Size: 120.000 m2