DRC Living Lab (2016)

Project Data
 
Total GFA:   600 m2
Location:   Shanghai, China
Function:   Office
Features:   Iconic Design of Deep Retro-Fit with state-of-the-art Smart Building Automation
Scope:   Architectural Design Concept, SD, DD, CD and Construction Supervision, Interior-, Graphic and Show Design
Status:   Completed
 
 
Project Summary
 
DRC’s (Disney Research China) research and development office is situated within the traditional French Concession - a historic art deco neighbourhood - in the heart of Shanghai. The result is an in-depth retro-fit of a 4-floor 1970’s building.

The new office was conceived of as a showcase of a “living lab”, a highly automated, flexible and creative work environment, which also acts to showcases sustainable design and technology acting simultaneously as workspace, showroom and seminar space. Key features include:
Sensitive architectural design integration with historic art deco environment
Structural changes to building, including new 4-floor internal void and accessible panorama roof terrace
Use of BIM in design process allowed to pack entire ventilation, heating / cooling, fire suppression, data, water and electricity systems as well as acoustic absorption boards into just 27cm high installation, enlarging actual and visual clear floor height dramatically
Technical installation as showcase visible throughout entire building
IBMS integrating floor heating / cooling, VRV and ventilation systems, lighting, PV and battery storage
Constant measurement and verification monitoring VOC, CO2 content, temperature and humidity on multiple points inside and outside the building, occupancy of flexible work spaces and detailed energy consumption
Smart Building automations including daylight, occupancy and thermal sensors integrated with IBMS