The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD)

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Firm LocationHangzhou, China

Project locationHangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

CompanyThe Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD)

Lead ArchitectSun Xiaoye, Chen Bin

Design TeamSun Xiaoye, Chen Bin, Shen Lue

ClientHangzhou Yigu Urban Construction Development Co., Ltd.

Integrating into the environment in a humble form, the building has raised corners so that visitors can have an unhindered view of the mountain foot. Echoing Beihang University, the curtain wall adopts the red ganged bricks, through which the light penetrates from the hollows to embellish the interior space. The core of the interior space is a large, oblique, semi-enclosed stepped reading area where the sunlight streaming in from the second floor is a guide for visitors. Stepped along the stairs on both sides, the French windows on the second floor achieve a panoramic view of the hillside.