Apart from the large volume, the facade uses the construction method of fixed ceramic panels and the facade of the main building is made of carmine ceramic rods. It's an original construction method. After many times of meticulous 1:1 experiment, the construction technology integrates complex functions in a simple way, hence creating transparent effects of the curtain wall and a unique and warm image of gift box. However, the construction method poses challenges on lights arrangement and adjustment on site.

The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD) was established in 1953. Formerly known as Zhejiang University Architectural Design Studio, it is one of the earliest First Class Design Institutes among major national universities. The mission of UAD is to seek “harmonious environment, global vision, design-teaching-research integration and innovation, and the highest professionalism”. UAD adopts the development strategy of “high-grade culture, broad vision, high-efficiency management, high-caliber talents, high professional technologies and high-quality works”, with the academic theory of “Balanced Architecture” as the design guideline. During the past decades, UAD has always persisted in creating fine and innovative works, contributing a large number of outstanding works in various fields. Over the years, it has won more than 1,500 awards for outstanding designs, excellent projects or research outcomes at national, ministerial and provincial levels. UAD has always adhered to the spirit of “seeking truth and innovation” and followed “Excellence and Perfection” as its quality guideline, dedicated to providing quality designs and services for all sectors of the Community, and striving to achieve the core values of “design creates common value”.

The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD) was established in 1953. It is one of the earliest FirstClassDesign Institutes among major national universities. The company now hasmore than 1200 employees, which include 1 Master Engineering Designer of China,2 Top-100 Architects of China,10 Awardees of the Young Architect Prize of the Architectural Society of China. UAD holdscreating harmonious environments, a global vision, complete services, andthe highest professionalism astheir guidelines. Based on the resources of Zhejiang University, UADrelies on Academicians of the China Academy of Engineering and the China Academy of Sciences to support the blossoming architectural creations. The company seeks extensive international academic exchanges and joint engineering designs.Over the years, it has won more than1200 awards for outstanding design, excellent projects or research outcomes at national, ministerial and provincial levels, as well as 18 international awards. UAD has actively taken part in heavy competition.It was awarded Top-One Hundred Architectural Design Institutes in China, Top Innovative Surveying and Design Company, Top-Ten Surveying and Design Company in Hangzhou, and the Top-Twenty Companies in the first “Serving Hangzhou” Competition. UAD is also among the first members of the National Engineering Practice and Education Center.