Xiaomi Headquarters Technology Park marks its fifth anniversary. Professionals assessing a building's merit invariably require the dimension of time. Whether the structure continues to bring users enduring pleasure and comfort, whether it fosters a sense of urban friendliness and pride, and whether the ideals and vision it conveys gain societal and temporal validation – these factors far outweigh the slogans and renderings presented during the tender phase. In 2014, we secured the design contract for Xiaomi's Headquarters Technology Park amidst fierce international competition. By 2019, Xiaomi had become the world's youngest Fortune Global 500 company, coinciding with the park's completion and the gradual relocation of 10,000 employees.
The site, oriented southwest-northeast, spans 44,000 square metres within the red line, with a height restriction of 60 metres, a plot ratio of 5.0, and a demanding building density after urban green space setbacks. To address these stringent conditions, the design adopted a “density neighbourhood” concept: reducing building scale, fragmenting the mass, moderately reducing the distance between structures. Through meticulous solar access calculations, ventilation CFD simulations, and comprehensive BIM-based three-dimensional urban spatial modelling, it was determined that buildings could not be simply arranged along the street frontage. Instead, a true north-south orientation was adopted. Eight main buildings form an interwoven grid pattern, enabling more structures to benefit from natural daylight, ventilation, scenic views, and private spaces. This collective form also achieves greater visual richness and contemporary style.