Meteorological Office Hangzhou

The Hangzhou Meteorological Office project consisted of a number of different designs as the site’s regulations were being settled. Therefore, in the beginning there was total freedom of design. The first idea was to create a space that would not be influenced by weather in such a big measure, as this is the Meteorological Service’s job: to announce the weather forecast so people can react accordingly.

This concept has translated into a vast covered area. The building itself consists of four towers that are connected by a huge slab with various light-holes in it. The concept meant for the building to protect the space beneath it. This way the building gets its much needed square meters while the ground level becomes a public space (park, garden, plaza).

On top of the slab there is a private garden for the employees, thus doubling the open space and offering twice as more green space.

Technical data:

Levels: 25;

Total height: 100 m;

Total space: 100 000 m²

@LOA Architects Ltd.

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