Ant Group Global Emergency Response Center

Ant Group, which began as Alipay in 2004, has developed over the past two decades into a leading global internet open platform. The Ant Group Global Emergency Response Center was established to address system vulnerabilities and protect user data security. This project is located within a mountain bunker, where the space is weathered, confined, and oppressive. Starting from site-specific issues, we studied related cases and proposed corresponding renovation strategies, aiming to improve comfort in the underground workspace while creating an experience where information technology empowers reality. This bunker is revitalized as a multifunctional space integrating exhibition, office, and meeting areas. The space is divided into an exhibition zone and an office zone: the exhibition zone is designed for visiting guests, using a narrative approach to connect the tour route, combining immersive digital experiences and a variety of physical exhibits to enhance the mystery and interactivity of the visitor experience, showcasing the technological depth behind information technology from multiple perspectives. In the office zone, environmental control measures such as daylight simulation and underground greenery arrangements are employed to ensure comfort and health for employees working in the underground environment for extended periods.

Project Information Project Type: Interior & Multi-Media Design Project Location: Hangzhou Principal Architect: Zigeng Wang Design Team: PILLS \ Manying Wang, Xinyi Xie, Shiman Xu, Jie Chu, Kang Wang, Hui Lyu Research Team: PILLS \ Jia Weng, Xuerui Wang, Lei Song Multimedia Team: Black Bow \ Zhiou Wang, YujiaCao, Xiaowei Zhang, Xiaoying Huang Design Year: 2021