SANY R&D HEADQUARTERS | KUNSHAN, CHINA
ARCHITECTURE
Size: 72,000m2
Completion: 2022
Awards: 2022-23 International Property Awards, Architecture, BEST OFFICE ARCHITECTURE JIANGSU PROVINCE, CHINA | 2022 Muse Design Awards GOLD WINNER
The SANY Global Engineering Machinery Research & Development Center is an iconic, technologically advanced, and internationally oriented campus that embodies innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Integrated seamlessly into the natural landscape, the center provides an inspiring work environment for over 3,000 employees. The façade design draws from the concept of movement and rotation, echoing the company’s logo and engineering spirit. The Demo Center weaves between the main buildings and surrounding landscape, serving as a public hub for exhibitions, events, and collaboration. Three become one — three dynamic, identical buildings are linked to form a unified architectural composition. Inspired by SANY’s logo and corporate culture, their geometry conveys motion and strength, enclosing a central courtyard that functions as the heart of the campus. This multifunctional inner space fosters interaction, creativity, and connection. At the core of the site, the Sunken Plaza embodies the Chinese cultural idea of gathering water, gathering wealth. This generous civic space hosts promotional events, business activities, and social gatherings, enhancing communication among employees, clients, and visitors.Surrounded by lush greenery, the campus harmonizes architecture and nature, promoting well-being, productivity, and environmental stewardship. Energy-efficient systems, daylight optimization, and sustainable materials support a holistic approach to design and operation. As SANY Group’s flagship R&D facility, the Kunshan Industrial Park symbolizes the company’s forward looking vision—where technology, ecology, and human experience converge to advance the future of engineering innovation.