China Mobile（中国移动相关电信中心项目）丨中国苏州

China Mobile

An Engaging Workplace

Location

Suzhou, China

Status

Completed

Client

China Mobile Group

Type

Commercial

China Mobile is a new global telecommunications centre for one of the world’s largest mobile service providers. The design draws on the philosophy that active and engaged staff are key to maintaining leadership within this rapidly expanding industry.

At the heart of the project is a 4-storey podium proposed as a ‘think tank’ within the complex. Unique to this cultural context, it is open to the public in an effort to foster research and collaboration through shared facilities and exhibitions.

The surrounding open plan workspaces are connected to full height courtyard atriums where recreational activities such as badminton are encouraged. To further promote staff well-being and interaction, landscaped balconies along the north and south facades extend from the work areas to provide naturally day-lit breakout spaces.

“The sophisticated building expression of China Mobile, combined with the range of progressive workplace initiatives has created a vibrant centre based on the company’s philosophy that active and engaged staff maintains leadership within this expanding industry. The jury were impressed with the Architects’ ability to achieve the quality of this imposing development within the difficulties of distance and process.”

2016 International Chapter Architecture Awards Jury

Jury Chairman Bob Nation

2016 Winner, International Chapter Award for Commercial Architecture

AIA International Architecture Awards

Awards

Winner – International Chapter Award for Commercial Architecture – AIA International Architecture Awards, 2016