HP/ MERCURY HEADQUARTERS, BUILDING NO. 3
Israel has become a “Start-Up Nation” in the last twenty years; We, as architects, followed this incredible development by designing a number of “Hi-Tech” buildings for this new industry. This is the third building we designed for HP (formely Mercury Interactive), replacing old shabby sheds of old, oudated industry.
The main motive of our architectural design is the contrast between the eight floor glass and aluminum box-like envelope surrounding an “egg” shape core, cladded in wood, poping out above the roof. Unlike most typical office floors where the core is dark and unfriendly, the “egg” is naturally lit from above, enabling ligth to flow even to lower floors. Full height atrium connects all floors, giving the building a dimension of public realm.
The 20,000 sq.m. project houses 800 work stations in mostly open-space floors, a 250 seat autorium, dining hall, lecture rooms and 350 car underground parking.
photos: Amit Giron, Amit Hass.
see more: Archdaily, January 5, 2012