The new NDB headquarters integrates modernity and innovation with cultural tradition in order to create a classical yet exemplary headquarters design for the surrounding area. In the current globalized world, we believe finding personalized solutions to unique problems are of high pertinence and value.

Sustainability played a key role in this project and was found by using an innovative solution where based on the yearly solar data, facade height and rotation of the tower a more open or closed panels would be chosen. This resulted in a gradient facade that provided shade from the sun while opening to key viewpoints in Shanghai.

Shanghai Shi, China
Status: Design competition
Project Size:  100.000m²

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