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UNStudio is an architectural design group that continuously explores sustainability by diverse experiments and adaptation through many projects. In particular, it is emphasized that the properties of sunlight are important elements in the façade design. This study analyzes the characteristics of solar control facade in their office building projects of UNStudio. for these purposes, the analysis was conducted using the facade panel composition, window to wall ratio(WWR), shading system, and the influence of environmental simulation as a framework. The results derived from the analysis are as follows: First, UNStudio’s office projects are designed as an integrated solar control system by extruding the spandrel panel part of the facade panel. Second, the range of WWR is widely distributed through diverse combination of horizontal and vertical louvers. Third, the formativeness and dynamism of the facade are realized through changes in panel composition and combinations of various patterns. In addition, projects after 2010 showed an integrated design interlocking with renewable energy in the site through the combination of awning system and BIPV.