Smart Office Building Access Control at Guangzhou Knowledge City
Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City is a major cooperation project between China and Singapore and an important development within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The project follows other major China-Singapore cooperation initiatives such as Suzhou Industrial Park and Tianjin Eco-City, and has become an important platform for innovation, business and urban development in Guangzhou.
For the Knowledge City Tower, reliable pedestrian access control was required to provide secure identity verification while maintaining a modern and efficient entrance experience.
VELAXIZ supplied column-style servo speed gates integrated with facial recognition and access control technology.
Project Challenge
Modern Grade-A office buildings require a balance between security, pedestrian efficiency and architectural design.
The entrance system needed to support:
- Employee identity verification
- Controlled pedestrian access
- Fast daily passage
- Quiet gate operation
- Facial recognition integration
- Third-party access control systems
- A modern appearance suitable for a premium office environment
Traditional manual security checks would not provide the efficiency or user experience required for a high-end commercial building.
VELAXIZ Solution
VELAXIZ installed column-style servo speed gates at the Knowledge City Tower entrance.
The gates were integrated with facial recognition and building access control systems, allowing authorized personnel to complete identity verification before entering.
The system combines physical pedestrian control with digital identity management.
A typical access process is:
Facial Recognition → Identity Verification → Access Authorization → Speed Gate Opens → Entry Record
This provides a faster and more consistent entrance experience for employees and authorized visitors.
Servo Drive for Smooth and Quiet Operation
One of the key features of the solution is the servo-driven gate mechanism.
The speed gate uses a combination of:
- Servo motor
- Integrated planetary metal gear reducer
- Precision mechanical transmission
This configuration helps provide smooth gate movement, fast opening and reduced operating noise.
These characteristics are particularly important in office buildings, where entrance equipment may operate hundreds or thousands of times each day.
Durable SUS304 Stainless Steel Construction
The gate cabinet is manufactured from 2.0 mm SUS304 austenitic stainless steel.
SUS304 provides a strong balance of:
- Structural strength
- Corrosion resistance
- Surface quality
- Long-term durability
For high-frequency commercial entrances, cabinet construction plays an important role in maintaining stable operation and appearance over time.
Facial Recognition Access Control
Facial recognition allows authorized users to pass through the entrance without relying entirely on physical cards.
Once the user’s identity is verified, the access control system sends an authorization signal to the speed gate.
This helps create a more convenient and contactless entrance process.
Depending on project requirements, VELAXIZ speed gates can also integrate with:
- RFID cards
- QR codes
- Visitor management systems
- Mobile credentials
- Biometric terminals
- Third-party access platforms
Third-Party System Integration
Modern office buildings often already have existing security and building management platforms.
For this reason, the speed gate system is designed to support integration with third-party systems.
This allows system integrators and building operators to connect pedestrian access control with a wider smart-building architecture.
Rather than operating as an independent device, the turnstile becomes part of the complete building security system.
Key Project Benefits
The Guangzhou Knowledge City project demonstrates several advantages of using servo speed gates in premium commercial buildings:
- Faster pedestrian access
- Automated identity verification
- Reduced reliance on manual security checks
- Smooth and quiet gate movement
- Improved entrance security
- Modern architectural appearance
- Flexible third-party system integration
- Reliable operation for high-frequency daily use
Why Speed Gates Are Suitable for Office Buildings
Office buildings require entrance systems that can handle frequent pedestrian traffic without creating unnecessary congestion.
Speed gates are particularly suitable because they combine:
Security + Efficiency + Design + Integration
They can control pedestrian access while remaining visually compatible with premium reception areas and corporate lobbies.
For this reason, speed gates are commonly used in:
- Grade-A office buildings
- Corporate headquarters
- Business parks
- Commercial towers
- Government offices
- Technology campuses
Project Summary
Project: Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City
Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Application: Commercial Office Building
Solution: Servo Speed Gate + Facial Recognition + Access Control
Gate Type: Column-Style Servo Speed Gate
Cabinet Material: SUS304 Stainless Steel
Drive System: Servo Motor + Planetary Metal Gear Reducer
Key Functions: Facial Recognition, Access Authorization, Pedestrian Control and Third-Party System Integration
Smart Access for Modern Commercial Buildings
The Guangzhou Knowledge City project demonstrates how intelligent pedestrian access control can support the security and daily operation of modern commercial buildings.
By combining servo speed gates, facial recognition and access control integration, the entrance becomes faster, more secure and easier to manage.
VELAXIZ continues to provide pedestrian access control solutions for office buildings, corporate headquarters, commercial developments and smart-building projects worldwide.
