Tederic International Center

91,208 m²

Complete

February 2024

January 2020 - February 2024

Tederic International Center was conceived and realized by milanesi|paiusco, led by founding partners Claudio Milanesi and Diego Paiusco. Since 2020, the team has delivered a fully integrated approach to architecture, interior, and landscape design while also overseeing comprehensive project management—from initial concept through to completion. After over four years of development, the project was officially inaugurated in February 2024.

As Chinese manufacturing emerges on the global stage with an innovation-driven identity, shifting from “Made in China” to “Branded in China,” the Tederic International Center embodies a bold ambition: to create an industrial landmark that not only expresses form, but shapes corporate and national identity.

Project Overview

As a global leader in molding solutions and the first Chinese injection molding machinery company listed on the main board, Tederic holds proprietary technologies in both injection and die-casting equipment, with products operating in over 140 countries and regions.

The Tederic International Center serves as the company’s global headquarters and is located in the Qiantang District of Hangzhou (Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone), within a world-class hub for intelligent manufacturing. Covering 33,334 square meters of land with a gross floor area of 91,208 square meters, the complex comprises three buildings and a state-of-the-art smart factory. It integrates office, hospitality, and commercial functions, accommodating the work and life of over a thousand people.

The project explores a new spatial equilibrium between open commercial areas and enclosed industrial spaces. By softening boundaries, the Tederic International Center encourages public interaction, challenges outdated perceptions of manufacturing, and strengthens cultural confidence. Its commitment to accessible, shared public space exemplifies Tederic’s dedication to social responsibility.

Design Concept

The architectural concept draws inspiration from the electric motor—a foundational device in industry that transforms electrical energy into kinetic power. At the Tederic International Center, employees move and interact like charged particles, generating the kinetic flow that powers the organization’s innovation.

This concept is physically articulated through a striking red bridge that connects the headquarters to the smart factory—symbolizing the continuous transfer of energy. The factory’s massing and interplay with light evoke the form of a battery, continuously charging and sustaining the manufacturing process.

In a district dominated by industry, nighttime often brings darkness and isolation. Inspired by the concept of a “City Lamp,” the design ensures that the building glows warmly after dusk—serving as a luminous beacon in the urban landscape and a welcoming light for returning workers.