KCI Group Headquarters Office by KENG FU LO |
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| DESIGN NAME: KCI Group Headquarters PRIMARY FUNCTION: Office INSPIRATION: The building is the headquarters of KCI group. As the industrial logistic center, besides basic function of storage, required functions including reception, office, conference and so on are all taken into consideration, and the final goal of image promotion is completed. The design is different from the conventional office which is with strict image, it tries to make the outlook of the building with fun. Combined with exposed floating concrete wall to create visual effect of lightening the building and create more extension of interior and outdoor, it provides more privacy for the building. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The office is near a 28 meter road. The green area is located at the retracted part below the building, and the floating exposed concrete is used to prevent the problem of noise, glare generated from cars and other issues. It not only reduces the external disturbance, but also improves the privacy in the office. The exposed concrete above leads the modest daylight in. A comfortable light source can be provided indoor at day. The planted vegetation in the wall can provide interior view and generate fragrance to whole room when Osmanthus is blown by cold breeze at night. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The second floor has a sofa area for maintaining employees’ relationship. It emphasizes on active public relationship to make the phenomenon in the office energetic. A lot of wooden materials are used to soften the blunt stereotype of office, make users feel relaxing and self-belonging, moreover, it brings everyone together. A logwood growing up from the 1F, outside the CEO's office unfolds the leaves gracefully, in front of the black tongue-and-groove plate to vibrant the dark alley. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in December 2013 in Kaohsiung and finished in February 2015 in Kaohsiung, and was exhibited in February 2015. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Coated steel plates are used based on the environment and whole building, and it is more cost saving for the building. Its advantage of resistance to environment, for instance, heat resistance, rust resistance, moisture resistance, weather resistance and so on. The reflection rate towards sunshine increases as well. It decreases the interior temperature indirectly; moreover, the power for air conditioning is reduced. It has basic function of heat insulation. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The space is 1297.76 sq. m. A platform built at the entrance as a buffer provides emotional transition for visitors to feel stability. The second floor balcony above the platform is a living area for internal employees. It can provide opportunities to have interaction with the first floor balcony, whether it is dinning, partying or chatting time. It can reduce the psychological burden caused by the height of floors and make the connection of each floor closer. TAGS: Taiwan, Kaohsiung, storage, Office, Architecture RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Study the impact of the external environment on architecture and people. The office is close road, it has a lot of noisy and the glare from cars. We try to use of floating concrete block a lot of noise and other issues. It not only decreases the interruption from external environment, but also creates the private view and sense of security. After disturbance is excluded. CHALLENGE: The design is different from the conventional office which is with strict image. It tries to make the outlook of the building with fun and thinks how to block a lot of noise and other issues. Combined with exposed floating concrete wall, it makes the massing floats to create visual effect of lightening the building and create more possibility of interior and outdoor extension; on the other hand, it provides more privacy for the building. ADDED DATE: 2016-06-01 08:26:48 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : KENG-FU LO IMAGE CREDITS: Kuo-Min Lee |
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NAME: CHAIN 10 URBAN SPACE DESIGN PROFILE: 2016 JCDデザインアワード–銀賞 2016 American SPARK DESIGN AWARDS–SPARK！Award 2016 American IDA Design Awards‧Architecture - Silver Award 2016 United Kingdom-International Property Awards Winner–Best Leisure Architecture Asia Pacific 2016 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE‧Public Spaces–Silver Award 2016 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE‧Green Architecture–Honorable Mention 2016 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE‧Retail–Honorable Mention 2016 United Kingdom World Interiors News (WIN) Awards‧Retail 2016 A' Design Award & Competition‧Architecture–Golden Award 2016 A' Design Award & Competition‧Interior Design–Silver Award 2016 A' Design Award & Competition‧Interior Design–Silver Award 2016 United Kingdom-SBID International Design Excellence Awards‧Retail Design 2016 United Kingdom-SBID International Design Excellence Awards‧Office Design 2016 United Kingdom-SBID International Design Excellence Awards‧Club & Bar Design 2016 United Kingdom-Asia Pacific Property Awards Winner‧Leisure Architecture–Five Star 2016 United Kingdom-Asia Pacific Property Awards Winner‧Office Architecture–Highly commended 2016 German Red Dot Award Winner‧Interior Design 2016 German iF DESIGN AWARD‧Interior Architecture–Residential Building 2016 Taipei International Design Award‧Public Space–Distinction 2016 IAI Global Design Award‧Interior Design–The Best Design Awards 2016 Hong Kong APIDA Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards‧Green Space–Silver Award 2016 Hong Kong HKDA Global Design Awards 2016‧Office Space–Silver Award 2016 Taiwan Interior Design of Golden Creativity Prize- Public Space - Golden Award 2016 Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award - Space Design 2016 International Ecology Design Award‧Best Design For Ecological Architecture 2016 International Ecology Design Award‧Best Design For Ecological - Office Space Nomination Award 2016 I-ding Award‧Architectural Space - Golden Award 2016 I-ding Award‧Office Space - Silver Award 2016 JINTANG PRIZE‧Interior Design–Best Design of The Year Leisure & Entertainment Space 2016 PChouse Modern Design Awards‧The Best Green Ecology Design Award 2016 ARCHITCTURE+KITCHEN III yearbook published 2016 [ark] StoJournal architecture magazine published 2016 “More than Design” design magazine published in the Austrian 2015 Asia Design Award - Commercial Space - Golden Award 2015 Asia Design Award - Lighting Design - Silver Award 2015 Asia Design Award - Commercial Space - Copper Award 2015 Asia Design Award - Luxury Space - Copper Award 2014 American IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards - Honorable Mention residence 2014 Taipei International Design Award - IFI Special Award 2014 Taipei International Design Award - Judges’ Special Award 2014 China IDA Design Award - Top Ten Designer Award 2014 Best spatial aesthetics Design Award of Taiwan 2014 Outstanding interior designer award of Taiwan 2014 Interior Design of Golden Creativity Prize- Residential Space - Silver Award 2013 Interior Design of Golden Creativity Prize- Commercial Space - Golden Award 2012 IAI Award - The Best Hotel Dining Space Awards 2012 IAI Award - Office Space - Nomination 2012 IAI Award - Residential Space - Nomination 2012 TID Award - Commercial Space 2012 TID Award - Working Space 2012 TID Award - Residential Space / Multi level 2012 INTERNATIONAL BIENNALE OF INTERIOR DESIGN - Restaurant Space - Golden Award 2012 Interior Design of Golden Creativity Prize - Residential Space - Golden Award 2012 Interior Design of Golden Creativity Prize - Office Space - Silver Award 2012 ARCHITCTURE+KITCHEN II yearbook published 2005 Redstar Macalline award - Architecture - Silver Award 2005 Architecture Decoration design Award - Residential Architecture - Silver Award |
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Kci Group Headquarters Office by Keng Fu Lo is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2016 - 2017.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with KENG FU LO. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by KENG FU LO. |
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