Evergrande Electric Car Experience Centre and Factory, Beijing, China
The concept of Infinity is inspired by the mathematical model of Lorenz attractor loop. The Lorenz system is a system of ordinary differential equations (the Lorenz equations, note it is not Lorentz) first studied by Edward Lorenz. It is notable for having chaotic solutions for certain parameter values and initial conditions. In particular, the Lorenz attractor is a set of chaotic solutions of the Lorenz system which, when plotted, resemble a butterfly or figure eight. The dual nature of Lorenz attractor shape was taken as a conceptual model for the internal organisation, and as a circulation model of the Experience Centre. The building is divided into 2 volumes merged together in the middle. The lower volume is more spread out and has a visitors area of the building where most public functions for visitors are located such as showroom, customer area, restaurant, youth centre, car owners club, etc. The taller volume is dedicated to staff functions such as office, staff club, canteen, etc.
Status
Competition entry
Dates
2019
Clients
Evergrande Group
Types of assignment
Invited competition
Program
Experience Centre,
car production factory
Architect
WoWa
Evergrande Electric Car Experience Centre and Factory, Beijing, China
Status
Competition entry
Dates
2019
Clients
Evergrande Group
Types of assignment
Invited competition
Program
Experience Centre,
car production factory
Architect
WoWa

The concept of Infinity is inspired by the mathematical model of Lorenz attractor loop. The Lorenz system is a system of ordinary differential equations (the Lorenz equations, note it is not Lorentz) first studied by Edward Lorenz. It is notable for having chaotic solutions for certain parameter values and initial conditions. In particular, the Lorenz attractor is a set of chaotic solutions of the Lorenz system which, when plotted, resemble a butterfly or figure eight. The dual nature of Lorenz attractor shape was taken as a conceptual model for the internal organisation, and as a circulation model of the Experience Centre. The building is divided into 2 volumes merged together in the middle. The lower volume is more spread out and has a visitors area of the building where most public functions for visitors are located such as showroom, customer area, restaurant, youth centre, car owners club, etc. The taller volume is dedicated to staff functions such as office, staff club, canteen, etc.