"AutoFuturist Complex"—Jingu Center, designed by LYCS Architecture for Jingu Group, has officially been completed. Located in the heart of Hangzhou's Yinhu Science and Technology New Town, the project spans a total construction area of 92,010.23 square meters. It includes facilities for headquarters, office spaces, commercial areas, and reception services.
Jingu Group (002488) is a high-tech enterprise specializing in producing automobile wheels, focusing on the research, development, and manufacturing of lightweight wheels for many years. The company's products are exported to Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and other countries and regions. It has been recognized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers as the "Leading Enterprise in China's Auto Parts Wheel Industry."
The sleek lines of automobile waistlines inspired the design of the project's main building. The silver structure is boldly sliced with vibrant, dynamic red curves, adding a unique and striking color accent to the urban texture of Yinhu Science City.
Between the City and Nature
Yinhu Sci-tech City, Binjiang High-tech Zone, and Future Sci-tech City are hailed as Hangzhou's three major high-tech industry hubs. Situated in the core area of the Fuyang Economic and Technological Development Zone, it acts as the "golden backbone," leading Fuyang's integration into Hangzhou's metropolitan development. The picturesque Yinhu Park is located at the heart of the Science City, with Jingu Center prominently positioned on its southern side.
The Jingu Center comprises two main sections: the tower and the podium. The tower, designated for headquarters and office use, is strategically located on the southern side of the site, adjacent to China's Zhigu and a large urban TOD complex currently under construction. This placement maximizes the building's visibility and prominence within the cityscape.
The podium, located on the north side of the tower, is available for external leasing. The building volume diminishes east to west, adopting a tiered layer reduction towards Yinhu Park. This design not only reduces the mass of the building but also offers expansive views, creating a visually open landscape. The flexible partitioning of the floor plan is particularly favorable for small and medium-sized enterprise clients, facilitating industrial clustering.
Curves Release Dynamic Energy
The project site has a height limit of 80 meters, and the design team drew inspiration from car waistlines to sculpt the tower's volume. The octagonal main building stands tall and robust, with a richly faceted facade presenting a multi-perspective view of the natural landscape.
The building's corners are split into contoured, layered aluminum panels painted in vibrant red and silver. These vertical vectors further enhance the tower's statuesque visual image, delivering a strong visual impact.
Beyond their aesthetic contribution, the aluminum panels also serve a practical purpose as "Hidden Strength Faction." Ventilation ducts and equipment rooms are cleverly concealed within them, integrating functional utility with sculptural aesthetics.
The Tower and Building 1 along the road share a unified design language. Their tops and sides are outlined by red curves, creating a prominent main entrance for the park. This design forms a striking urban landscape that captures the attention of passersby along the main thoroughfare.
Layered Ecological Park
Beneath the tower, five podium buildings stretch out like fingers towards Yinhu Park, allowing the park's landscape to permeate deeply into the complex. This design transforms the area into an office park nestled in a scenic environment.
Upon entering the park, the silver sunshade aluminum panels create a lively atmosphere through varying angles. The podium buildings are connected by aerial corridors, forming courtyards of different shapes and sizes, enhancing the spatial experience.
The podium buildings are terraced towards Yinhu Park, with the planting landscapes creating relaxed and well-defined rest areas on the rooftop terraces. Continuous pathways transform these rooftops into an accessible and enjoyable aerial garden, offering playful and scenic experiences above the park.
The reception center on the site's northwest side draws attention with its distinctive avant-garde design. Smooth silver cladding is intersected by glass curtain walls, creating a series of overlapping, similar volumes that imbue the building with a fluid, dynamic beauty.
Conclusion
As you travel from Hangzhou's main urban area to Yinhu Sci-tech City and exit the Yunchuang Tunnel, a modern, vibrant, and avant-garde building stands prominently at the end of the road. With its light and pleasant demeanor, Jingu Center injects new energy and vitality into the city. It resembles a timeless sculpture and has become a classic symbol of the Jingu Group.
Team:
Client: Jingu Group
Architecture Design: LYCS Architecture
Design Team：RUAN Hao, CHEN Wenbin; Zhang Baojun, Gong Zijun, Wu Tao, Bai Ma Yang Zong, Chen Qi, Kong Shifeng, Bian Tao, Wang Haoran, Huang Xiaoying, Chen Haote, Ma Guangyu, Nie Yueliang, Cui Chen, Liu Dongyuan
Local Design Institute: Architectural planning and design Institute of Zhejiang University of Technology
Curtain Wall Design Consultant: Zhejiang Classic Building & Decoration Co., LTD
Construction Contractor: Zhejiang Zhongnan Construction Group（Architecture）、ZheJiang YASHA Decoration Co.,Ltd（Curtain Wall）.
Photography: Inter_mountain images、Kangren Liu、DONG Image
