What constitutes wellness in a workplace? Is it having comfortable, safe physical spaces (not too cold or hot; not too dim or glaring; not too dusty or noisy) to do one’s job in? Or is it having easy access to natural greenery, light, wind and water; proximity to nature? In today’s workplace, it could well […]
The term business district often generates an imagery of skylines dotted with steel-grey, extensively glazed, monolithic office towers. Their potential to engage with the human scale—to improve well-being and contribute to the urban streetscape and natural environment—is vastly untapped. The EY Centre presents a climate-responsive office tower typology that derives its materiality of form from […]
Some of the recent works by architect Sanjay Puri tend to defy the ‘universal trend’ of enclosed air-conditioned skyscrapers by drawing our attention to the different typologies of workspaces derived by the realities of their context. This article demonstrates two projects by the architect that translate some of his deeply held values on the relationship […]
The one thing that stands out in this issue is the absence of tall buildings. Yes, there is the one high-rise office tower (The EY Centre) but this exception affirms a rule. We are having a love affair with the low-to-mid-rise office ‘ground-hugger’ (The New Workplace). Health and well-being, we have known for some time. […]
Built on a hilly site, next to a residential area, with an old concrete portico covered with liana, this office was redeveloped from a large greenhouse that used to belong to the provincial agricultural science institute. Given the building’s special history to the institute and neighbourhood, the architects wanted to minimise environmental interference to the […]
The Schüco AWS 65 aluminium window system is an ideal standard system
for a variety of window applications due to its broad range. There are up to
five design lines that are available for creating attractive visual accents in
both new builds and modernisation projects. With a wide range of profiles
for narrow face widths, a high degree of transparency as well as complete
compatibility with the Schüco ADS door range, sophisticated designs can be
implemented effectively. […]
Elmich’s products can be made from thermoplastics that have obtained the highest fire-resistant material classification according to European and British Standards. These proprietary thermoplastics help to mitigate the risk of fires as they do not release toxic emissions or smoke when burnt, which translates into a safer environment for users. […]
The Geode façade has been developed to offer the ideal solution for office and residential building project façades. […]
We are in the midst of a work revolution—a major shift in when, where and how we work. With this shift, our needs and expectations of the workplace have evolved, and the typology of the office building is evolving as a result. Although this evolution manifests differently around the world, four common trends can be seen. […]
In memory of Stephen R. Kellert’s legacy as a pioneer in articulating and applying biophilic design principles to the built environment, the Biophilic Design Award was offered for the first time in 2017 through the International Living Future Institute’s Biophilic Design Initiative. Kellert’s advocacy has encouraged widespread adoption of the practice. Six biophilic design elements […]
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) had returned to Europe in 2016, after four successful editions in Singapore. This year’s event WAFX marked its 10th anniversary. It was held from the 15 to 17 November 2017 at Arena Halle in Berlin. WAFX was co-located with INSIDE, the World Festival of Interiors, and brought together more than […]
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the 12th edition of Eco Expo Asia was held at the AsiaWorld- Expo. The four-day (26 to 29 October 2017) expo featured 340 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. The concurrent […]
