Amorepacific’s new headquarters is defined by a sense of openness. The building features cubes of empty space set into its design, and its lobby has four doors opening from all directions that lead into a single hall. Four floors of the building, from the basement to the third floor, are filled with museums, cafes and commercial facilities that are open to the public. “I think this was a theme throughout the project - the idea of a workplace is not just somewhere where you come to work but a place where you spend a lot of your time,” he said. “How you work with each other, how your company relates to society - these were things very important to [Amorepacific Chairman] Suh [Kyung-bae].” Another architectural feature highlighted by Chipperfield was the building’s fifth-floor courtyard. This open space faces the neighborhood, and isn’t blocked by any other buildings. He explained that the space creates a relationship between the city and the building, while also allowing more daylight and ventilation into the offices. Chipperfield said he was impressed at how Suh was willing to talk about the project from not only a commercial perspective, but also in terms of creating a quality workplace for Amorepacific’s employees.