This new research and development campus for the global telecommunications company features two parallel wings of office and lab space connected by a central building containing administrative offices, a cafeteria and conference rooms. The building is more than half a mile across with a capacity for 7,000 employees.
An important aspect of the campus’ design was to facilitate a sense of community and ease of movement throughout the campus, as well as allow for future growth. This is achieved in part by central atria that form circulation mains along the length of each wing.
Major building components include:
- Data center
- Office/electronic laboratory suites
- Professional (corporate) testing laboratories
- Product exhibition areas
- Training classrooms
Key MEP building systems designed by WSP Flack + Kurtz include a large central plant (of approximately 25,000 kW) with thermal ice storage, an electrical 35 kV substation, passively conditioned atria, full high-rise life safety, district steam usage, and extensive security measures are also part of the project.
The project is surrounded by wetlands and water features, providing both flood control and connection to nature. A double wall glass skin with integral solar louvres maximizes daylight penetration within the building to curtail energy consumption while showcasing the native landscape.
The building is the winner of the 2011 Asia Pacific Property Awards, for Best Office Architecture in China; the 2011 MIPIM Award, Business Center Category; and the 2011 Structural Engineers Association of Northern California Award of Merit, New Construction.
Project Information
Client: Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, LLC
Size: 3,270,000 sf
Value: $100,000,000 (USD)
Status: Completed in 2011
Image: ©Tim Griffith