O25's "Future Logistics Building" Wins Second in Prologis 2030 Competition

OFFICETWENTYFIVEARCHITECTS (O25) has won second prize the Prologis' 2030 Design competition, which challenged participating firms from seven European countries to redefine what logistics buildings may look like in the future.

O25's proposal utilizes a site similar to characteristic distribution sites, under the assumption that future demands will be closely aligned with current one. With this mentality, the design utilizes a greenfield site within close proximity to major transportation systems, but is not directly in the heart of the urban environment. Due to its semi-rural locality, the goal of the design was to create a functional and efficient distribution system that would not compete with, but rather complement, its surroundings, so unsightly features (storage areas) are located underground. Additional nods to the landscape are made by the integration of green space atop the loading bays.

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Exterior view into the loading bay. Image Courtesy of O25

The design of the facility itself is intended to support not only the current needs of Prologis, but also its future evolution. Taking into account the increasing emphasis on eco-friendly practices, the design seeks to decrease carbon emissions in each aspect of its supply chain. A minimal intrusion of built features (the office building) on the site represents the company, while its technical facilities enable adaptation as Prologis advances and changes. Additional efforts to maintaining a sustainable design are made through passive and renewable energy systems including natural daylighting and ventilation, an open-air pool to naturally cool the offices, solar panels for energy production, and rainwater collection and retention to be distributed as needed.

Interior view of the office building. Image Courtesy of O25

To allow the facility to be easily constructed in various locations, the facility uses inexpensive and adaptable construction systems that do not require skilled laborers for assembly. The subterranean storage spaces and loading bays consist of basic concrete construction in a grid layout, while the offices have a steel structure with aluminum alloy walls and shading louvers, as well as U-glass facades.

Elevation of the office building. Image Courtesy of O25
  • Competition

    Prologis 2030 Design
  • Award

    Second Prize
  • Architects

  • Location

    Benzenbergstraße 23, 40219 Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Area

    10000.0 sqm
  • Project Year

    2014
  • Photographs

    Courtesy of O25

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Cite: Holly Giermann. "O25's "Future Logistics Building" Wins Second in Prologis 2030 Competition " 31 Jan 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/593449/o25-s-future-logistics-building-wins-second-in-prologis-2030-competition> ISSN 0719-8884

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