A five-building, 330,000 square-metre, office and laboratory cluster proposed for Suzhou, China has produced a design competition win for Architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp). 

Science Complex, Suzhou, China, image via gmp

Situated along a small lake, the gleaming white complex offers plenty of green space courtesy of landscape architects WES, thereby giving the project a tranquil, nature-inspired aesthetic.

Blocky massing in contrast to the nature-inspired landscape, image via gmp

Arranged as a series of cubes, the blocky massing of the site serves to contrast nicely with the parklike setting which surrounds it.

Outdoor plazas to serve workers and visitors, image via gmp

Deeper within the site, a series of plazas and open spaces will serve local workers and visitors. Once completed, the complex will host a range of uses, including scientific research, laboratories, and lecture spaces. 

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