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Located in an easy slope on a hill, this office building is designed for a research facility of a pharmaceutical company.

Making the best use of this slope, the concept is comfortable working spaces as if floating in flowing water.

“Flowing Water” in the north of the building slowly flow towards the building, reaches it as a waterfall. The overhung terrace in the fifth floor provides spaces where one would feel like floating in the water. The south facade of the building slants a little, providing high energy efficiency by cutting sunlight. Moreover, this slanting facade offers wonderful views towards the “Flowing Water”.

Simple and scientific design making full use of the characteristics of the site would create an ideal environment for research which contribute to the improvement of the moral of the company.