The client's inaugural venture into electric and hydrogen vehicles necessitates a Research and Development facility with 11 specialized labs for battery and vehicle R&D. The design must accommodate diverse technologies while ensuring safety, confidentiality, and operational convenience — seamless vehicle movement between charging points and labs is a priority.
The circulation is planned according to the user and their department. The movement of prototype vehicles is considered for safety and maintenance. The project includes 3 new product development blocks and a style studio for vehicle body design with meeting rooms and workspaces, each lab having a deck area for break time.
The zoning of the blocks is done by taking connectivity into consideration and discussing with clients. Security is also been planned as all the R & D labs have dedicated entry and exit. Deck area are achieved by off-setting the walls back which results in informal meeting spaces. All the charging points are kept outside the structure in threat of explosion of batteries.
Designed around the demands of cutting-edge R&D, the facility balances operational efficiency, security, and the well-being of its researchers.