Drones, Foster and the future of architecture

The office of Norman Foster is building the headquarters of the robotics company DJI in Shenzhen, a leading manufacturer of quadcopters that are rapidly changing today not only the technical capabilities of video and photo shooting, but also architectural design as a whole. Developers of drones promise that very soon they will change the perception of architecture and we will see peace in a new change.

A brilliant Brit challenges the traditional office space. The headquarters consists of two towers made of multi-level glass blocks and steel trusses, combining research premises, offices and public areas. The floors are located on floating volumes that move along special metal trusses, which allows you to form column-free spaces around the entire perimeter, including transforming flight test laboratories.

Rendering of the future headquarters of the DJI company from the office of Sir Norman Foster

On the first floor, there is a public exhibition space demonstrating all stages of DJI's exceptional technological development, along with a new theater for new product launches and a wide range of facilities for staff, from state-of-the-art gyms to robotic martial arts rings.

In addition, the towers are connected to each other by a transparent air bridge, which will become an additional platform for the demonstration of the latest unmanned aerial vehicles.

"Our goal is to create a unique work environment that embodies the spirit of ingenuity and innovation that has made DJI a world leader in robotics and high technology," says Grant Brooker, head of Foster + Partners.