This stripped office can be observed in Qinhuangdao, China. It is owned by tourism company Aranya, which tapped Shanghai-based architecture firm Wutopia Lab to create a new aesthetic for its exterior. The studio erected the new structure with glass walls and wrapped them with an external patterned facade.
The rectangular building serves a dual purpose. It is a visitor information center, as well as a concierge office for the client. Wutopia Lab looked for inspiration in nautical themes. The stripped office is absolutely visually engaging and definitely a point of interest in the neighborhood. A key feature of the design is a porthole-style window whose interaction with the stripe pattern produces a visual illusion.
Photo Credits: CreatAR Images
Illusory Striped Office Exteriors
Wutopia Lab's Design is Rectangular and Visually Interesting
Trend Themes
1. Glass-walled Structures - Opportunity for creating visually stunning exteriors through the use of glass walls and patterned facades.
2. Nautical-themed Architecture - Potential for incorporating elements of nautical designs and features in architectural projects.
3. Visual Illusion Designs - Emerging trend of designing buildings with elements that create visual illusions and captivate attention.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and designers can explore new ways to enhance the visual appeal of office exteriors using innovative materials and patterned facades.
2. Tourism - Tourism companies can consider unique architectural designs to create visually striking visitor information centers and office spaces that enhance the overall visitor experience.
3. Building Materials - Opportunity for manufacturers of glass walls and patterned facades to cater to the growing demand for visually interesting exteriors in the architecture industry.