Symrise HQ
Architect: AOR Interior Architects Structural and MEP Engineering: Severud Associates and CFS Engineers.
Consultants: Metropolis Group and Matrix Technologies
This ambitious project, led by AOR Interior Architects, transformed Symrise's headquarters by incorporating lab spaces, hospitality areas, and commercial offices within a single complex. Through innovative design and engineering, the project integrated multiple disciplines under one roof, enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
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Symrise HQ
Architect: AOR Interior Architects Structural and MEP Engineering: Severud Associates and CFS Engineers.
Consultants: Metropolis Group and Matrix Technologies
This ambitious project, led by AOR Interior Architects, transformed Symrise's headquarters by incorporating lab spaces, hospitality areas, and commercial offices within a single complex. Through innovative design and engineering, the project integrated multiple disciplines under one roof, enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
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Challenges
Diverse Functional Requirements: Integrating lab spaces, hospitality components, and commercial offices required a deep understanding of varying demands and precise execution to meet the unique needs of each area.
Live Environment: Undertaking construction in an operational corporate setting necessitated minimal disruption to ongoing activities.
Structural Innovations: Implementing an interconnecting stair and creating openings in structural slabs demanded advanced engineering solutions.
Compressed Timeline and Phased Handovers: Managing a tight schedule with multiple phases required exceptional coordination and timely decision-making.
Logistics and Decanting: Coordinating the movement and temporary relocation of staff and operations during construction was critical to maintaining business continuity.
Overcoming Challenges
Collaborative Design Approach: Working closely with all consultants, including Severud Associates, CFS Engineers, and Metropolis Group, to ensure all structural, mechanical, and code-related challenges were addressed from the design phase.
Phased Construction and Handover: Implementing a phased approach to construction allowed for gradual integration of new spaces without disrupting ongoing operations, facilitating a smooth transition and continuous workflow.
Innovative Engineering Solutions: The introduction of complex structural modifications, like the interconnecting stair installation, was managed through cutting-edge engineering techniques and close collaboration between structural engineers and construction teams.
Logistics Excellence: Meticulous planning of logistics and decanting ensured that all personnel and resources were moved efficiently and safely, minimizing impact on productivity and staff.
Conclusion
This project showcases how complex requirements can be integrated through thoughtful design, strategic planning, and collaborative execution. Symrise’s enhanced headquarters not only meets the diverse needs of its operations but also sets a benchmark for future corporate space developments, offering a sophisticated, functional, and cohesive working environment.
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