The Shenzhen, Taizi Bay Office interiors designed by SPARK form part of China Merchant’s portfolio of mixed-used developments in the Greater Bay area (GBA). SPARK’s project is the first phase of a new generation of office interiors that lays the foundation for future of work, supporting the Greater Bay Area wide ethos of creating sustainable workplaces.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: site location*

The site is part of the Taizi Bay master plan developed by China Merchants and includes the new Shekou Ferry Terminal, a key entry port into mainland China from Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: project information and highlight*

The completed phase one interior works include two out of four office towers （T1T5）. The 4 tower interiors comprise of a total 95,500 square meters of leasable office space, including supporting amenities. SPARK scope of works includes the ground level main lobbies, lift lobbies, lift interiors, sky lobbies, washrooms, pantries and common corridors, each designed with consideration of functionality and integration of the “Smart, Green, Social, Art” themes.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: mountain and waves art lobby*

The entrance threshold to the office is a monochromatic double height space fronting a landscape plaza. An “art” screen concealing the mezzanine is formed by twisted aluminum fins that create the subtle image of a mountain skyline. This key design element is visible from the landscape plaza, like a piece of optical art it looks different from different vantage points.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: inspiration*

SPARK’s Phase 1 interior design concept draws from the natural geometries found locally, the Nanshan mountains to the north and Taizi Bay to the south. The topographic layers of the mountain, its varying skyline, lighting qualities of the bay and the rhythm of sea waves reaching the shore are elements translated into the abstracted lines, colours, forms and textures of the interiors.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: different view of the “subtle image of a mountain skyline”*

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: “art” screen and twisted concierge desk*

The concierge desks are formed in a similar twisted form and are positioned against a backdrop of polished and matt stone. The twisted motif is repeated across the screens of the ground floor lift lobby, lift car interiors, door handles, benches and planters.

The polished marble floor has tonal gradation from dark to light, inspired by the rippling effects and textures of the sea washing against the shore.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: the green cube – basement eco lobby*

The basement lobby is a key secondary office drop and entrance. It is designed as a green beacon within the carpark with a large backlit ‘canopy’ forming a welcoming threshold. The canopy morphs into a backlit ceiling masking the lobby’s limited dimensions.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: lift wave*

The ‘wave’ theme is used to articulate the lift car interior via a sweeping stainless-steel screen that has an etched patterned surface.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: sky lobby with a view*

The triple height sky lobbies are dynamic thresholds for the headquarter offices and are located at the corner of each floor plate to maximise views. The monochromatic language of the ground floor lobby is replicated in the sky lobby via art screens and polished surfaces.

*SPARK’s Taizi bay headquarter offices: washroom with a view*

The washrooms incorporate feature island basins, swivel mirrors, urinals with a view, vanity areas with a view and washroom doors with printed motifs.

SPARK developed from inception to completion this paradigmatic shift in provision of physical space that supports activity-based working –to shape superior employee experiences that ultimately contribute to productivity and profitability. The smart technology integrates and enhances workflow; and maintains the ongoing sustainability and maintenance of building operations, and working environments.

CREDITS

Interior Design: SPARK
Project Director: Wenhui Lim
Project Associates: Jessica Leong, Carlo Joson
Team: Luca Maccarinelli, William Nguyen Van Thanh Ha, Andriani Wira Atmadja, Mark Mancenido, Michael Halagao, Frank Yang Xi, Jason Ye, Dan li, Kelly Wang, Shulin Mo, Syazana Paudzi, Regina Kartika, Joei Wee, Clarissa Lim
Client: China Merchants
Lighting Consultant: BPI

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