Crossboundaries 跨界设计工作室

Elite Group Headquarters

Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann

ELITE GROUP HEADQUARTERS

Crossboundaries

ARCHITECTS
Crossboundaries

PHOTOGRAPHS
Lucas Zimmermann

AREA
750.0 m²

YEAR
2012

LOCATION
Beijing, China

CATEGORY
Commercial Architecture

Located in an existing office building in Beijing, Elite's new headquarters comprises of office space (ranging from an open office area to high management individual offices) and exhibition space.

Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann

To present the company's history and achievements, and a selection of artwork.The different requirements of privacy and spatial hierarchy within the office helped to organize the space.

Both high- and mid-level management offices were located on the perimeter, leaving an open area where the rest of the functions are grouped together and organized by a 'ribbon'.

Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann

This 'ribbon' unifies this somewhat floating space, and gives the space linear organization.

The physical folding and unfolding of this 'ribbon' allows for the spaces to merge with one another, thus creating a playful space that is neither open nor close.

Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann

This blurry definition of limits results in an interior space, which remains as open and spacious as possible, that enhances visual connections, and makes maximam use of natural daylight.

The reduced material and color palette, mainly consisting of a wooden floor, white-coated panels, glass and a green wall, results in soft and balanced interior space, where employees can focus on their work while visitors can wander around the exhibition space without disturbing one another.

Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann

The 'ribbon' creates a unique and continuous spatial system; combining a functional work environment with a representative exhibition space, and offering its users a diversified and interesting experience.


Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann
Elite Group Headquarters
© Lucas Zimmermann


Elite Group Headquarters
Plan
Elite Group Headquarters
Ribbon Diagram


Elite Group Headquarters
Axonometric
Elite Group Headquarters
Glass boxes and ribbon

Crossboundaries 跨界设计工作室
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Crossboundaries 跨界设计工作室
4 Gongti N Rd, Bldg. 10, Electrical Research Institute Compound, Beijing, China 100027 北京市朝阳区工体北路4号院39号楼5层518