10 Design recently announced the completion of Zhuhai Civil Service Centre in Southern China. Located in Zhuhai's Xinxiangzhou District, the site is situated amidst the city's vibrant civic hub, with neighbouring civic facilities such as the public library, sports stadium, cultural palace, museums, and youth activity centres.
     With a vision to integrate the service centre within this context, 10 Design has created an architectural dialogue that links communities to both public amenities and urban green spaces. By strategically orienting the building, the team has captured the essence of place, offering scenic and tranquil views of the nearby mountain and public parks.
     The Civil Service Centre is comprised of a 73-metre emergency control centre tower and four civil service office towers, all interconnected by a grand public deck. These four buildings house an array of public-facing offices from over 80 government departments, including taxation, social security, enterprise affairs, and property transactions, to name a few. It aims at providing an efficient one-stop location to fulfil all public and private government-related needs.


 

In a departure from traditional government buildings, the design of this new civic landmark integrates a variety of public open spaces both within and around the main structures, fostering community interaction and providing a central gathering point for the district. The façade features a pattern that signifies the wings of a seagull – Zhuhai's iconic bird - illustrating a sense of local pride and creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
     Echoing the theme of seagulls, the louvered canopy protects visitors from the sun during the notably hot summer months and seasonal rain, while allowing sufficient natural light into the building. The rooftop canopy utilises environmentally friendly photovoltaic panels to convert thermal energy from the sun into electricity, creating a benchmark sustainable development within the city.




(Photos: 10 DESIGN)