David Chipperfield's completed Amorepacific HQ shows how a company can participate in the larger community

2018-06-26T13:01:00-04:00

Korean beauty giant Amorepacific, the largest cosmetic company in South Korea, has just moved into their new headquarters. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, the Amorepacfic's new 30 story high-rise is as serene and calming as any of their botanical formulas.

Image courtesy of David Chipperfield Architects.

The building itself takes the form of a cube, with three cutouts puncturing the sides, relieving the building of its heavy massing and offering panoramic views of the city. Despite its simple shape, it generates a distinct landmark on the skyline, avoiding iconographic similarities with neighboring high-rises.

Image courtesy of David Chipperfield Architects.

It is covered in matte-white aluminum brise-soleil panels, applied in four different arrangements designed to reduce unwanted solar radiation and glare. Beneath, a second thermal skin made of floor-to-ceiling glass with opaque ventilation panels provides additional thermal comfort. Together, they create a lightweight, ...

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David Chipperfield's completed Amorepacific HQ shows how a company can participate in the larger community