Project: Belorussian Potash Company Headquarters, Minsk
Project Award: Longlisted in the category Glass in Architecture in WAN AWARDS 2014.
Arseni Varabyeu is one of the partners and the design director of Varabyeu Partners. He is one of the most succesful young architects from Europe. Among his projects, is included Belarusian Potash Company (BPC) Headquarters, Belarus, Minsk which was Longlisted in the cathegory Glass in Architecture in WAN AWARDS 2014.
Belarusian Potash Company (BPC) Headquarters, presented in INGLASS 2015
Inspiration for the building from the chemical crystals that BPC creates, using its shape to drive the main floor plan of the building.
The building features two wings, connected by an atrium eight stories high. Each wing of the building contains a vertical garden space to provide natural ventilation and climate control, as well as boosting the inhabitants’ wellbeing.
The crystal is decorated with a reflective red aluminum metal coating on its exterior, reflecting the constantly changing climate conditions around the building, while on the inside, black fabric allows an almost clear view of the outside world.
Worker happiness is further considered by using the space to provide employees with fitness classes, a sauna and pool. The right wing houses and amphitheater, with office spaces are located on the top floors. Parking garage structure on the basement floor. Making use of Belarus’ mineral-rich land, the company controls 33% of the world potash export market, supplying Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central and South America, China, Europe, India and the USA.
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