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Greentown ThinkWorks / LYCS Architecture + GLA

The key concept was to move beyond the model of a monolithic industrial "machine" and instead create a logically coherent, breathable, and human-centric operational platform. As cities grow denser and industrial upgrading accelerates, vertical manufacturing has become an inevitable trend.

Greentown ThinkWorks / LYCS Architecture + GLA

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As cities grow denser and industrial upgrading accelerates, vertical manufacturing has become an inevitable trend.

The key concept was to move beyond the model of a monolithic industrial "machine" and instead create a logically coherent, breathable, and human-centric operational platform.

ThinkWorks project, located in the core of Hangzhou's Zijingang Science and Technology City, masterfully responds to this evolution.

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As cities grow denser and industrial upgrading accelerates, vertical manufacturing has become an inevitable trend. ThinkWorks project, located in the core of Hangzhou's Zijingang Science and Technology City, masterfully responds to this evolution. The key concept was to move beyond the model of a monolithic industrial "machine" and instead create a logically coherent, breathable, and human-centric operational platform.

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  • The design achieves a unique symbiosis between cutting-edge technology and natural ecology, establishing a new paradigm for high-density industrial architecture.

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