2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Headquarters Complex

Entrant Company

Shanren Architecture & Decoration

Category

Interior Design - Home Décor

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The project is a large-scale office complex designed for a new energy enterprise’s two new campuses, consisting of two integrated office buildings and a three-story block connected to production workshops. The design addresses high functional diversity and complex circulation, integrating office spaces, visitor reception, dining areas, activity centers, exhibition halls, and supporting services.

The concept emphasizes comfort, openness, and sustainability. Minimalist white interiors combined with modern furniture and artistic installations create a refined, contemporary workplace. Extensive greenery and vertical landscaping merge indoor and outdoor spaces, evoking an urban oasis within reinforced concrete surroundings.

Adaptability and Flexibility

Modular layouts with adjustable partitions allow spaces such as meeting rooms to transform into training halls or temporary showrooms. Public facilities are designed for peak traffic, while cable trays and floor ducts ensure easy equipment upgrades. Inclusive features—such as barrier-free access, mother-and-child rooms, and quiet zones—enhance user comfort.

Durability and Efficiency

Wear-resistant flooring, fireproof composite panels, and impact-resistant wall finishes extend lifecycle performance. Utilities adopt corrosion-resistant piping and zoned HVAC systems for stable, low-maintenance operation. Smart lighting and shading systems adjust in real time to reduce energy use, while photovoltaic panels further cut dependence on traditional energy.

Sustainability and Human-Centered Care

Eco-friendly materials, acoustic absorption panels, and fire-retardant composites improve environmental safety. Daylight-responsive smart glass balances transparency and shading, supporting circadian rhythms. Shared amenities—including library, gym, childcare, and cultural activity zones—provide employees with spaces for learning, leisure, and family care.

Community Integration

Selected areas such as auditoriums, exhibition halls, and sports facilities are open to the surrounding community, hosting cultural events and training programs. The building functions not only as a corporate hub but also as a social value center, enhancing collaboration between enterprises, schools, and civic organizations.

By combining flexible functionality, resilient materials, and ecological design, the Changzhou Shichuang Energy Headquarters Complex creates a sustainable and humanistic workplace. It goes beyond being an office building, becoming a landmark that balances economic productivity with social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Credits

Ma Fei
Miao Lin
Shao Yan
Liu Zhen
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