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MVRDV Reveals Construction Progress of the Terraced LAD Headquarters in Shanghai
In 2021, MVRDV unveiled the design of a terraced office building created for the agriculture company Lankuaikei. Set within a rapidly developing area of Shanghai, the 11-storey structure is covered by a curved technological roof that follows the stepping structure. The project is conceived as a showcase of the company's vision of food production, with an extensive sustainability agenda encompassing various strategies. These include extensive use of greenery, integration of renewable energy, and the use of low-carbon materials. The construction process is now captured by StudioSZ Photo / Justin Szeremeta, revealing an intermediary state where the bare-bone structure begins to reveal the shape and scale of the building. Structural construction details are also visible at this stage.
The project's terraces step down towards the main pedestrian entrance and include a publicly accessible route to the top of the building where LAD can showcase its work. Inside, the building contains offices, labs, and co-working spaces, as well as an auditorium and exhibition spaces. On the ground floor's perimeter are small retail outlets, together with three entrances, two of which are linked by an exhibition space. The underground levels contain parking and a canteen, with the green focus extending here as well through voids that allow light and fresh air to enter the space.
The project is set to be highly sustainable, addressing a wide variety of challenges through a combination of high-tech and low-tech solutions. Carefully selected materials ensure that the design will embody 40% less than typical construction, while natural ventilation and shading strategies reduce energy requirements. The roof is designed to feature solar panels to the south while remaining permeable on the northern side of the building, filtering the sunlight and allowing rain to reach the terraces. The façade is an arrangement of solar panels and glass angled to create optimal interior conditions. The harvest of solar energy will make the design almost energy-neutral.
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