BDP Unveils Cell-Inspired CTTQ Research Campus in Shanghai's Hongqiao District
In Shanghai, China, BDP has finalized a pharmaceutical R&D headquarters spanning 186,000 square meters for Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group (CTTQ). Situated within the Hongqiao International Central Business District, the campus comprises four interconnected structures that symbolize cell division. Pairs of buildings are linked by glass bridges, while a curved sky bridge unites all the facilities, offering collaborative spaces. The research buildings feature adaptable floor plans, with one linking to staff housing and another to an administrative tower that houses a conference center. At the campus's core lies a public central park, which includes cafes, a canteen, and a gym. Energy performance is optimized through passive design strategies, as noted by BDP director Tianyi Gu, who highlighted the design's urban connection.
Key facts
- BDP designed a 186,000-square-metre research and development headquarters for Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group (CTTQ) in Shanghai, China.
- The campus is located within the Hongqiao International Central Business District in west Shanghai.
- The design comprises four interconnected buildings arranged as two pairs, each resembling cells splitting, connected by glass-covered bridges.
- A raised sky bridge curves around the site to connect all buildings and provide indoor and outdoor meeting spaces.
- The administrative building is the tallest on site, serving as a focal point, with a conference centre attached.
- The two research buildings have cores split between either end to allow large, flexible floor plates for changing laboratory requirements.
- Passive design strategies include natural ventilation, facade solar shading, Low-E glass, and a large rooftop photovoltaic array.
- BDP director Tianyi Gu stated the campus is built for change and maintains a strong connection to Shanghai.
Entities
Artists
- Tianyi Gu
Institutions
- BDP
- Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group
- CTTQ
- KPF
- RSHP
- Dezeen
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- Hongqiao International Central Business District
- Shenzhen
Sources
- Dezeen —