BEST Products Re-Purpose

As the first building project envisioned for the new GreenCity master plan, the repositioning of the BEST Products Headquarters, through the Living Building Challenge, will create a new international standard for sustainable design and operations in commercial offices.  At over 300,000 s.f., it would be the largest LBC certified office building in the world. 

Design Approach

It begins with the re-use of the existing structure, which will have a material impact in lowering the embodied carbon for the development when compared to a new building, and new efficient systems will ensure a comfortable and sustainable working environment.

A central spine will connect the development on each floor with radiating fingers of office space perfectly proportioned to maximize internal natural lighting.  At a maximum height of 3 stories, circulation has been designed to promote the use of stairs in lieu of elevators, increasing the likelihood of the serendipitous interchange while offering the potential for one-way travel and circulation in times of pandemic precaution.

Each roof level of the building will be activated either by an amenity, as a green roof, or as urban agriculture, further promoting health and a connection to nature.  Connected to the Atrium, a new conferencing center is envisioned, with views to the surroundings and direct access to a large roof terrace.

The new BEST Products building will become a model for the future of office and building design.