China Unicom IT Industrial Operation Center

The site of China Unicom IT Industrial Operation Center is located next to Tianhe Park – a planted oasis in the middle of the city – and features a gently sloping, wooded hill. Our aim was to preserve this hill and reflect its topographical significance in the design.

A total gross floor area of 39,000 square meters is distributed on either side of the green central area. The four towers on the west site enclose an inner courtyard. All buildings are connected on the lower floors, creating space for additional meeting rooms. In the eastern part of the site, two square volumes are interspersed, housing a spacious, column-free multifunctional hall, a canteen, offices, and other public functions. A large steel roof creates a striking flagship store on the southeast corner and covers part of the entrance plaza. By installing a setback curved glass facade, a public arcade is created under the roof. The public functions of the flagship store are thus connected to the urban space and the neighboring metro station.