<p>Netherlands-based architecture firm MVRDV has just completed the first of 10 buildings located next to Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai — the fourth busiest airport in mainland China.The floral-shaped structure, dubbed the Flower Building, has more than 1,61,000 sq ft of office space, designed to meet a three-star green building label, the best energy performance rating available in China, a country known for its pollution woes.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Over the next few months, MVRDV will add nine more buildings to the planned office park, including retail space and parking. Underneath the structures, architecture firm Aedas will build a subterranean shopping mall. MVRDV won the competition to build the office park with a striking design that incorporated eco-friendly materials and systems. <br /><br />Once awarded the contract, the firm ensured that the space would be both beautiful and eco-friendly. All of the buildings will include high-performance insulation, natural <br />ventilation systems and rainwater collection through green rooftops. The complex will have permeable road surfaces and nearby links to public transportation.<br /><br />The Flower Building is the landmark in their overall plan, says MVRDV co-founder and principal architect, Jacob van Rijs. The building is located near the entrance to a new metro station and acts as a beacon for pedestrians. The second phase of the masterplan is under construction; the plan is to combine flexible, more generic office spaces with a village-like urban plan that offers intimacy and friendly outdoor spaces. The project is scheduled to be completed by early 2016.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Netherlands-based architecture firm MVRDV has just completed the first of 10 buildings located next to Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai — the fourth busiest airport in mainland China.The floral-shaped structure, dubbed the Flower Building, has more than 1,61,000 sq ft of office space, designed to meet a three-star green building label, the best energy performance rating available in China, a country known for its pollution woes.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Over the next few months, MVRDV will add nine more buildings to the planned office park, including retail space and parking. Underneath the structures, architecture firm Aedas will build a subterranean shopping mall. MVRDV won the competition to build the office park with a striking design that incorporated eco-friendly materials and systems. <br /><br />Once awarded the contract, the firm ensured that the space would be both beautiful and eco-friendly. All of the buildings will include high-performance insulation, natural <br />ventilation systems and rainwater collection through green rooftops. The complex will have permeable road surfaces and nearby links to public transportation.<br /><br />The Flower Building is the landmark in their overall plan, says MVRDV co-founder and principal architect, Jacob van Rijs. The building is located near the entrance to a new metro station and acts as a beacon for pedestrians. The second phase of the masterplan is under construction; the plan is to combine flexible, more generic office spaces with a village-like urban plan that offers intimacy and friendly outdoor spaces. The project is scheduled to be completed by early 2016.<br /><br /></p>
