Diephotodesigner|Diephotodesigner||||||||The curved protruding entrance canopy proved to be the toughest part of the project architecturally|Otto Block’s futuristic cube|The exhibition floors feature state-of-the-art interactive technology|Informal meeting areas and administration offices surround a central core of building services|Large conference rooms are used to play host to visiting specialist surgeons|Plenty of natural light, plus a gleaming white interior, ensures that the building is well illuminated|The windows of the top-floor penthouse are recessed from the main facade, freeing up open-air space|Dark makassar wood decking contrasts with the colder, lighter finish of the building’s interior||
12 Feb 2010

Otto Block HQ by Gnädinger Architekten

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