“The symbolism of the greenwall is intended to draw attention to the environment, sustainability, and clear fresh air. This stair mirrors the greenwall upward and connects to the NIO brand slogan, Blue Sky Comming.”
NIO House
Wuxi, China
NIO House Wuxi is the 16th NIO House completed in China and officially opened on May 25th, 2019. NIO House Wuxi is situated on Lihu Lake, which is known as a famous scenic location in Wuxi, China. The fresh air, landscape, and lakefront environment became an essential inspiration for the design upon the team's first site visit. However, the site provided by NIO was a 335-square-meter single-story pie-shaped space which provided a challenge for the design team to connect interior spaces with views to the exterior.
The design team worked to create a plan layout that would provide visitors with a view of the exterior and lake beyond from any point inside the NIO House. The design team utilized the 7m height of the interior space and created a plinth on which NIO Clubhouse was raised just behind the EV Gallery. This move allowed the EV Gallery to remain towards the front of the NIO House exterior facade while the Clubhouse is raised at the rear. This physical separation of fritted glass still allows for a visual connection between EVs and NIO owners while providing a sense of privacy. The overall arc of the space connects all of the program functions and further symbolizes the circular NIO logo divided between action and vision.
Section of Elevated Members Club
The new EV Gallery facade comprises floor-to-ceiling radial glass inspired by the flow of water and a reflection of the adjacent lake. At each side of the gallery, a digital media interaction invites passers-by to engage with and learn about the NIO brand. Visitors can explore the NIO EVs or sit at the NIO Configurator and design their custom version of their car.
A staircase connects the EV Gallery with the NIO Member's Clubhouse and is lined by a lush greenwall. The symbolism of the greenwall is intended to draw attention to the environment, sustainability, and clear fresh air. This stair mirrors the greenwall upward and connects to the NIO brand slogan, Blue Sky Comming.
Once in the Clubhouse, NIO Users are welcome to order refreshments at the NIO Cafe and gather with friends at the community table or in the lounge. Adjacent is the NIO Joy camp for children, and the NIO Labs, where NIO Members can host meetings or events.
Design Team:
AUGUST GREEN:
Kyle MertensMeyer_Design Principle
Brian Zhou_Senior Architect
Liu Cunyi_Designer
Kostiantyn Komarovsky_Architect & Visual Art
Sai Yang_Manager
Consultants:
Studio Illumine - Lighting Design
Yijing Architectural Design Co., Ltd. - Structure, MEP, CD
Shanghai Muming Engineering - Curtain Wall