NIO House Hefei, Xinqiao Industrial Park
Since establishing a partnership with China’s leading premium EV automaker NIO by the scenic West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in 2017, we have successfully shaped several NIO Houses (the company’s flagship stores), including NIO’s international expansion in Oslo, followed by Shanghai HKRI Taikoo Hui, Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Munich. We’ve yet again partnered with NIO to create a new milestone flagship, the NIO House Hefei, Xinqiao Industrial Park.
NIO House Hefei, Xinqiao Industrial Park, nestled within NIO’s Second Advanced Manufacturing Base, serves as the campus’ crown jewel. It’s the first in NIO’s worldwide network to embody the company’s ethos in both its architecture and interior design, the first carbon-zero NIO House, and the largest to date.
The building is situated near the airport at the primary entry to Neo Park, an 11.3 square kilometer industry park specifically for smart electric vehicle production that was previously master-planned by our team. Its distinctive circular, open design distinguishes it from the neighboring rectangular factories, yet its scale ensures a harmonious blend with the adjacent architecture.
The space artfully deconstructs NIO’s iconic logo with architectural language, weaving the vehicle’s streamlined contours into the fabric of the design.
This flagship offers a distinct, holistic experience–visitors can intimately engage with vehicles through close-up views, test drives, and new car pickups. They are also afforded a rare glimpse into the sophisticated manufacturing processes via a bridge to the production workshop.
NIO House Hefei, Xinqiao Industrial Park demonstrates NIO’s ‘Blue Sky Coming’ initiative through its architecture and interiors. Constructed to LEED Gold and WELL Platinum standards, it reflects NIO’s dedication to health and sustainability. The building operates on a self-sufficient, carbon-neutral model, thanks to a rooftop solar array, that includes nearby factory roofs and parking structures.
The Flagship also boasts a reduced carbon footprint by utilizing over 90% stainless steel instead of aluminum. The interiors further apply green principles such as core walls clad in 100% biodegradable cork.
Drawing inspiration from NIO’s car interiors, the interior combines clean, sharp lines with a variety of materials to cultivate a warm atmosphere that is intricate, yet pure. Expansive terrazzo and wooden finishes continue the NIO Houses’ identity in their texture.
