The most fundamental driving force for the design of office buildings comes from the pursuit of efficiency in use.
The plan shape of the standard floor, the position and quantity of the core tube, the modulus and span of the column grid – these seemingly technical decisions actually fundamentally shape the external volume of the building.
Rectangular planes have always been the mainstream choice for office buildings due to their highest efficiency and most economical structural span; As the site conditions and design intent change, curved, L-shaped, U-shaped, or windmill shaped planes can provide more targeted solutions in responding to site boundaries, optimizing landscape views, or creating inner courtyards.
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