The primary laboratory building of Hangzhou Dianzi University

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Educational Buildings
Firm LocationHangzhou, China
CompanyThe Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD)
Lead ArchitectWang Jian, Wu Yaping, Wang Heyi
Design TeamWang Jian, Wu Yaping, Wang Heyi,Bao Miansi,Yang Jin, Zhang Zhiyong, Yang Xiaofei,Shao Jianwen, Wu Bingliu, Yu Jinhua, Liu Zhonghua, Zhang Jun, Zhang Bin, Yu Junxiang, Ning Taigang, Shi Dawei, Zhao Liang, Cai Jun, Wang Hang, Zheng Hui, Hang Fei, Gao Heng
ClientHangzhou Dianzi University

The design intends to strengthen the "shared" attribute of the campus space.The lab building adopts a courtyard-style spatial layout to strengthen the centrality of the college.Through multi-level and non-structural public platforms, the central axis and the west campus area are activated. The building features a distinctive form generated by 2 "floating" stacked boxes. The main body utilizes double-layer exteriors, the outer layer of which is composed of hanging GRC shading panels. The panels are arranged regularly in line with corresponding shading indicators, showing unity and diversity.