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OFFICE BUILDING NOW

OFFICE BUILDING NOW II

II Dalian University of Technology Press

Edited by HI-DESIGN PUBLISHING

Dalian University of Technology Press

OFFICE BUILDING NOW II

Edited by HI-DESIGN PUBLISHING

Dalian University of Technology Press

PREFACE

I Baik Eui-hyun Design Partner Junglim Architecture Co.,Ltd

Office Architecture as a Residing Space

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In office design, architects spend most of their time creating

space that function as a communication hub between internal

spaces with a high building efficiency ratio, mass, shape, skin,

and external spaces is an important factor in making an office

and spacious lobby. In particular, they spend most of their

special. A common use space equipped with high-tech facilities

time in morphological attempts, such as tilting, twisting, and

represents an enterprise and creates user confidence.

sharpening, to stand out from the crowd.

A comfortable toilet and convenient pantry are factors that

Recently, there has been a rising interest in eco-friendly

impress and satisfy users.

architecture without the distinction of public and private areas

There are many attempts to create office architecture as a

and attempts at diverse architecture are being made. The “glass

residing space through the introduction of locker rooms and

curtain wall” office building, which is a symbol of modernization,

shower rooms for bicycle commuters, lactation rooms for

is being called “Hippo eating energy” and is being singled

pregnant women, privacy-considered lounges for female

out as an energy waster. Various regulations for eco-friendly

employees, sports facilities, and food & beverage facilities.

architecture are still focusing on energy consumption and

Some offices offer hotel-style services. These offices are often

architects are focusing on this concept as well. With experience

called “Premium Offices” and receive higher rental fees. Officetel

in eco-friendly design processes, which focus on facilities,

(office + hotel), a residing and office space, has long been

equipment, and materials, I asked myself a most basic question,

vitalized as office architecture in Korea.

“What are the important planning factors in office design?”

As a result, I believe that an attempt at investment to increase

Natural lighting and natural air ventilation, excluding direct

residential performance can enhance property value and act

sunlight on computer-based office environments, are not only

as a benefit in renting. To Korean people, who are famous for

the most fundamental and important design factors but also the

working many hours, offices are a residing space where they

ones that determine energy performance and residence quality

spend more time than at home, particularly in the architecture

in office architecture. Particularly, these factors act as a planning

design area. It seems to me that architects should understand

unit for the entire building in large-sized offices.

offices as a residing space considering users’ comfortability and

Planning for a lobby, elevator hall, rest area, and conference

take greater concerns and efforts.

PREFACE

III

Jiří Hejda

Michal Leszczynski

Partner DaM Architectural Office

Partner Grupa 5 Architects

In our opinion, office buildings changed a lot in the past years (or

have more often been expressing their corporate individuality.

In the past years we have seen how the comfort of the employee

materials from which it is made, entrance hall and its interior

decades). A great deal of these changes may be attributed to

Another strong aspect is the increasing pressure put on

has a direct impact on the results of his work. Appropriate

make the employee will be identified with their work or not.

the recent technological development – office work completely

following the environmental friendliness of buildings in the past

workplace area, some form of working privacy, common space,

More and more office buildings are designed as buildings for

changed over the past 20–30 years; and buildings seemed

ten years. To our satisfaction it has become also a commercial

all these factors have an impact on productivity of an employee,

rent. Addressed to a typical tenant they are fitted in a similar

responding to these changes rather slowly at the beginning…

article and so clients approach us requesting this type of

a workgroup, and consequently performance of the entire

standard. Buildings have an optimal technology. In a world

Together with the great development of IT and increasing mobility

buildings; it is a pure joy to design a building as an intelligent

company.

of widely available standard challenge for the architect is to

and flexibility of office workers increases also the demand on a

complex with the perspective of long decades of a lifespan and

Similarly, the level of the technology and installation provided

propose interesting and original design solutions. The architect

flexible workspace and different functions blend more and more.

not only with respect to an instant profit. An increasing popularity

in the building, adequate ventilation systems, providing

is to convince client to the proposed solutions and at the end to

The same as “home office” has been becoming more popular,

of environmental certificates such as LEED clearly proves it.

good lighting, not to mention the necessary equipment at

ensure that the construction phase has been properly executed.

that is working from home in close contact with the firm via IT

Yet one basic rule applies here the same as to any other type

telecommunication systems, make the employee can better

Efficient and effective design generates saviags in management

networks we feel that the opposite development has been taking

of a building – the elementary and defining factor for the quality

focus on work, increase his productivity.

costs. Initially, it requires incurring increased costs of

place – parts of homes have been becoming part of offices –

of the final build is the client and his wishes and requirements.

For this purpose the office building features for the possibility

implementation. But at operational stage you get measurable

firms develop their work environment with greater respect to

Where a good brief and the desire to push the final quality at

of a recovery at work such as inner garden, reading room,

savings. Sustainability and environment certification become

their employees and their comfort. And so workplaces, meeting

least a short step ahead are missing even the best architect

dining room or cafeteria. Buildings are set in a neighborhood

another standard. Lower water use, improvement of the

rooms and relaxation areas mingle transforming to a compound.

can do nothing about it. Yet in the opposite situation when

of the green areas, parks. Work becomes a human-friendly

ventilation and heating systems, rainfall collected in a storage

It was quite natural that this development also affected

an architect meets his client mentally a symbiotic team is

environment. New office buildings allow you to come to work by

tank for rainwater intended for re-use, all these solutions improve

architecture of buildings. Buildings are designed as a harmonic

established where parties do not fight each other but on the

bicycle, park it and take a shower.

the quality and comply tenants’ requirements.

complex not subject to only a straightforward economical

contrary, they multiply the quality of their work by mutual stimuli

Another important element is the ability to identify with your

What is the future development of office buildings? I think the

calculus. Through a character and design of workplaces firms

and this way unique pieces of architecture may be built.

company, your workplace. The building's architecture is of

evolution of the architecture of the office building will focus on

significant importance, the shape and form of the building, the

the individual human being, and a friendly working environment.

PREFACE

III

Jiří Hejda

Michal Leszczynski

Partner DaM Architectural Office

Partner Grupa 5 Architects

In our opinion, office buildings changed a lot in the past years (or

have more often been expressing their corporate individuality.

In the past years we have seen how the comfort of the employee

materials from which it is made, entrance hall and its interior

decades). A great deal of these changes may be attributed to

Another strong aspect is the increasing pressure put on

has a direct impact on the results of his work. Appropriate

make the employee will be identified with their work or not.

the recent technological development – office work completely

following the environmental friendliness of buildings in the past

workplace area, some form of working privacy, common space,

More and more office buildings are designed as buildings for

changed over the past 20–30 years; and buildings seemed

ten years. To our satisfaction it has become also a commercial

all these factors have an impact on productivity of an employee,

rent. Addressed to a typical tenant they are fitted in a similar

responding to these changes rather slowly at the beginning…

article and so clients approach us requesting this type of

a workgroup, and consequently performance of the entire

standard. Buildings have an optimal technology. In a world

Together with the great development of IT and increasing mobility

buildings; it is a pure joy to design a building as an intelligent

company.

of widely available standard challenge for the architect is to

and flexibility of office workers increases also the demand on a

complex with the perspective of long decades of a lifespan and

Similarly, the level of the technology and installation provided

propose interesting and original design solutions. The architect

flexible workspace and different functions blend more and more.

not only with respect to an instant profit. An increasing popularity

in the building, adequate ventilation systems, providing

is to convince client to the proposed solutions and at the end to

The same as “home office” has been becoming more popular,

of environmental certificates such as LEED clearly proves it.

good lighting, not to mention the necessary equipment at

ensure that the construction phase has been properly executed.

that is working from home in close contact with the firm via IT

Yet one basic rule applies here the same as to any other type

telecommunication systems, make the employee can better

Efficient and effective design generates saviags in management

networks we feel that the opposite development has been taking

of a building – the elementary and defining factor for the quality

focus on work, increase his productivity.

costs. Initially, it requires incurring increased costs of

place – parts of homes have been becoming part of offices –

of the final build is the client and his wishes and requirements.

For this purpose the office building features for the possibility

implementation. But at operational stage you get measurable

firms develop their work environment with greater respect to

Where a good brief and the desire to push the final quality at

of a recovery at work such as inner garden, reading room,

savings. Sustainability and environment certification become

their employees and their comfort. And so workplaces, meeting

least a short step ahead are missing even the best architect

dining room or cafeteria. Buildings are set in a neighborhood

another standard. Lower water use, improvement of the

rooms and relaxation areas mingle transforming to a compound.

can do nothing about it. Yet in the opposite situation when

of the green areas, parks. Work becomes a human-friendly

ventilation and heating systems, rainfall collected in a storage

It was quite natural that this development also affected

an architect meets his client mentally a symbiotic team is

environment. New office buildings allow you to come to work by

tank for rainwater intended for re-use, all these solutions improve

architecture of buildings. Buildings are designed as a harmonic

established where parties do not fight each other but on the

bicycle, park it and take a shower.

the quality and comply tenants’ requirements.

complex not subject to only a straightforward economical

contrary, they multiply the quality of their work by mutual stimuli

Another important element is the ability to identify with your

What is the future development of office buildings? I think the

calculus. Through a character and design of workplaces firms

and this way unique pieces of architecture may be built.

company, your workplace. The building's architecture is of

evolution of the architecture of the office building will focus on

significant importance, the shape and form of the building, the

the individual human being, and a friendly working environment.

CONTENTS

010 FILADELFIE OFFICE BUILDING

020

GWANGJU METROPOLITAN CITY SANGMU DISTRICT CALL CENTER

058 BANK OF PANAMÁ TOWER

031

104

068

SIGNATURE TOWERS

QUATTRO BUSINESS PARK

HEADQUARTERS OF MILLENIUM BANK, POLAND

170 STATOIL REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

NET CENTER

135 ERICK VAN EGERAAT OFFICE TOWER

CARLTON WTC

158

116

084

040

148 RAMS BUSINESS CENTER

KENNEDY TOWER

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT TOWERS

006

094

050

PARALLELO OFFICE BUILDING

400 GEORGE STREET

181 RCS MEDIAGROUP HEADQUARTERS – BUILDING C

007

CONTENTS

010 FILADELFIE OFFICE BUILDING

020

GWANGJU METROPOLITAN CITY SANGMU DISTRICT CALL CENTER

058 BANK OF PANAMÁ TOWER

031

104

068

SIGNATURE TOWERS

QUATTRO BUSINESS PARK

HEADQUARTERS OF MILLENIUM BANK, POLAND

170 STATOIL REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

NET CENTER

135 ERICK VAN EGERAAT OFFICE TOWER

CARLTON WTC

158

116

084

040

148 RAMS BUSINESS CENTER

KENNEDY TOWER

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT TOWERS

006

094

050

PARALLELO OFFICE BUILDING

400 GEORGE STREET

181 RCS MEDIAGROUP HEADQUARTERS – BUILDING C

007

190 SKALIA

204

KAFFEE PARTNER HEADQUARTERS

260

REFURBISHMENT OF THE 2008 EXPO ZARAGOZA BUILDINGS

222

GALGENWAARD

THE NVE BUILDING

OFFICE TOWER AT 78 SHENTON WAY

348 BAY ADELAIDE CENTER

FAST TRACK OFFICES AND LABS

INDEX

314 DANIEL SWAROVSKI CORPORATION ZURICH

YJP ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER

280

238

338

304

270 271 17TH STREET

008

292

248

320 PLATINIUM 4 OFFICE BUILDING , WARSAW

TAI TOWER IN ISTANBUL

009

190 SKALIA

204

KAFFEE PARTNER HEADQUARTERS

260

REFURBISHMENT OF THE 2008 EXPO ZARAGOZA BUILDINGS

222

GALGENWAARD

THE NVE BUILDING

OFFICE TOWER AT 78 SHENTON WAY

348 BAY ADELAIDE CENTER

FAST TRACK OFFICES AND LABS

INDEX

314 DANIEL SWAROVSKI CORPORATION ZURICH

YJP ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER

280

238

338

304

270 271 17TH STREET

008

292

248

320 PLATINIUM 4 OFFICE BUILDING , WARSAW

TAI TOWER IN ISTANBUL

009

FILADELFIE OFFICE BUILDING ARCHITECT

FIRM

AREA

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT

LOCATION

PHOTOGRAPHER

DaM spol.s r.o., Jan Holna, Petr Šedivý, Richard Doležal, Petr Malinský, Lenka Kadrmasová

Michaela Čechová, Jana Hanzalová, Monika Pejsarová, Gabriela Šatrová, Jitka Šindelářová, Mária Urbanová, Roland Vančó, Kateřina Víděnová, Jindřich Ševčík

DaM

Praha, Czech Republic

35,000 m²

Filip Šlapal

The new office tower Filadelfie became in 2010 a part of the large newly

from which the four administrative wings are stretching. The opening of

urbanized site in Prague 4 – Michle. At the same time, a revitalization of

the cross shape is providing both premium levels of interior lighting and

a disused space between streets (Želetavská and Baarova) took place

panoramic views to any place along the facade.

turning the site into a park.

The variability of the office floor disposition allows dividing the floor into

Although the Filadelfie office building is located in a relatively urbanized

four independent units, or utilization of the whole floor for single tenant.

environment, the designers designed the shape to maximize the

Staircases in the two larger wings enable inner vertical connection for a

detachment from surrounding buildings. The shape of a cross diagonally

tenant using several adjacent storeys.

oriented following the adjacent communications allowed to keep enough of free space and to approach the design as a solitaire building. The building is placed without any base onto a grassed plane, which surrounds Filadelfie while transforming to the mentioned park.

Distinctively shaped volume of seventeen office floors is changing in the parterre into six sub-terrain storeys filling the whole available site area. Thanks to the terrain morphology the first basement is partially exposed towards street Želetavská, thus creating a portal for building main

The basic concept of a typical office floor is a modified letter H. The main

entrances. Retail areas are situated on this floor. The other five basements

communication spine is located in the central part of the disposition,

are accommodating parking and building technology facilities.

010

011

FILADELFIE OFFICE BUILDING ARCHITECT

FIRM

AREA

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT

LOCATION

PHOTOGRAPHER

DaM spol.s r.o., Jan Holna, Petr Šedivý, Richard Doležal, Petr Malinský, Lenka Kadrmasová

Michaela Čechová, Jana Hanzalová, Monika Pejsarová, Gabriela Šatrová, Jitka Šindelářová, Mária Urbanová, Roland Vančó, Kateřina Víděnová, Jindřich Ševčík

DaM

Praha, Czech Republic

35,000 m²

Filip Šlapal

The new office tower Filadelfie became in 2010 a part of the large newly

from which the four administrative wings are stretching. The opening of

urbanized site in Prague 4 – Michle. At the same time, a revitalization of

the cross shape is providing both premium levels of interior lighting and

a disused space between streets (Želetavská and Baarova) took place

panoramic views to any place along the facade.

turning the site into a park.

The variability of the office floor disposition allows dividing the floor into

Although the Filadelfie office building is located in a relatively urbanized

four independent units, or utilization of the whole floor for single tenant.

environment, the designers designed the shape to maximize the

Staircases in the two larger wings enable inner vertical connection for a

detachment from surrounding buildings. The shape of a cross diagonally

tenant using several adjacent storeys.

The basic concept of a typical office floor is a modified letter H. The main

entrances. Retail areas are situated on this floor. The other five basements

communication spine is located in the central part of the disposition,

are accommodating parking and building technology facilities.

010

011

Situation

Section

012

013

Situation

Section

012

013

Entrance_floor

Retail

014

015

Entrance_floor

Retail

014

015

Typical Floor Plan

016

017

Typical Floor Plan

016

017

018

019

018

019

BANK OF PANAMÁ TOWER ARCHITECT

CLIENT

PROJECT DIRECTOR

LOCATION

Herreros Arquitectos, Mallol y Mallol

Jens Richter

PROJECT TEAM

Gonzalo Rivas Zinno, Carmen Antón, Joanna Socha (HA), Amilton Jaramillo (M&M), Ruben Taboada (M&M)

020

Banco de Panamá

PHOTOGRAPHER Fernando Alda

Panamá

AREA

35,395 m²

021

BANK OF PANAMÁ TOWER ARCHITECT

CLIENT

PROJECT DIRECTOR

LOCATION

Herreros Arquitectos, Mallol y Mallol

Jens Richter

PROJECT TEAM

Gonzalo Rivas Zinno, Carmen Antón, Joanna Socha (HA), Amilton Jaramillo (M&M), Ruben Taboada (M&M)

020

Banco de Panamá

PHOTOGRAPHER Fernando Alda

Panamá

AREA

35,395 m²

021

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Programmatically, the tower section is organized as a piling up of four

provides stunning views all over the city. The building envelope is resolved

separate buildings. The lowest first part relates to the city with the bank

with a glass curtain wall supplemented of different color tones and

offices and its counter hall on the ground and mezzanine floor above

transparencies that enhances a vibrant effect of randomness in the facade,

which a six-storey parking is located. The remaining three building parts

caused not solely by apparent effects of opacity and reflection but also

are accentuated as prisms of different sizes adapting to different positions,

by the scalar ambiguity of the standardized elements that never coincide

offsetting each with the one below and hereby creating a series of terraces,

with any obvious horizontal line of the building. This prevents â&#x20AC;&#x153;readingâ&#x20AC;?

with different orientations and views over the sea and the historical city

the program distribution from the exterior while introducing a diversity of

center.

elevations of the horizontal facade elements as seen from the inside. The

Each prism can be read as a small canonical office building with its sky lobby with shared uses by all tenants: a restaurant, a gym and a club for meeting and relaxing. On its up most part, a representative hall

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proposed system incorporates naturally all particular solutions such as the railing of the terraces, air intakes of the technical rooms or the integrated ventilation openings of the parking levels.

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