The Waterhouse / Neri & Hu Design and Research Office

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© Pedro Pegenaute

Located on the banks of the Huangpu River in the historic dockyard district and in the vicinity of the 2010 World Expo site, The Waterhouse at South Bund is rooted in an inversion of internal & external spaces.  Shanghai-based Neri + Hu Design and Research Office (NHDRO) have transformed a non-descript 1930s riverside building into a modern expression of Chinese aesthetics.  This architectural intervention enhances the building’s industrial presence, while outfitting the interior with the ammenities of a luxury hotel.

More about the hotel after the break.

Rooftop bar and restaurant © Designhotel

The project is comprised of two buildings: a hotel and an event warehouse.   For the hotel, Neri & Hu created 19 rooms, with a rooftop bar and a restaurant.  Interestingly, the private and public spaces are switched –  ”Guests grazing through the buildings public areas are granted vantage points into private space, while guests taking respite in what would conventionally be secluded space are able to observe the public realm while doing so.”  The architects felt this concept would result in a more exciting hotel experience, and provide a strong identifying mark for the hotel.

© Pedro Pegenaute

As the name suggests, the event space was a former warehouse. This rennovation maintains the warehouse’s shell, tying in the building’s industrial roots while staying true to the neighborhood’s historic past. The 8,000 square-foot (743 sqm) multi-function warehouse boasts a double-storey ceiling and a flexible, easy-to-convert layout, making it perfect for a wide range of events, including product launches, fashion shows, cexhibitions, and weddings.

© Designhotel

By working within the framework of the old, Neri and Hu have created a contemporary vision that is still linked to the context.

As seen on blog.bellostes.

Images  courtesy of designhotel or Pedro Pegenaute as noted.

 
 
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# June 29, 2010 at 22:21
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Pere Serra says:

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# June 30, 2010 at 01:47
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# June 30, 2010 at 03:14
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# June 30, 2010 at 06:05
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johncantrell says:

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# June 30, 2010 at 07:35
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Adaptive reuse: Hotel and event space. http://fb.me/yPYPXNFC

 
# June 30, 2010 at 09:47
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RT @KUNGarchitect: Adaptive reuse: Hotel and event space. http://fb.me/yPYPXNFC

 
# June 30, 2010 at 10:02
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# June 30, 2010 at 12:40
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Teo says:

This looks outstanding, can’t wait to see the plans and more pictures.

 
# June 30, 2010 at 13:27
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# June 30, 2010 at 18:08
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# July 1, 2010 at 12:00
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p says:

I had the opportunity to visit the hotel last weekend and it is excellent. It looks abandoned from the street, except for the cor-ten box on above.

 
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# November 15, 2011 at 20:53
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4:50 PM Sep 1st

The Waterhouse by Neri http://is.gd/ePzCE #architecture #interiordesign #modern #restaurant *lookin good

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RT @bluevertical: The Waterhouse by Neri http://is.gd/ePzCE #architecture #interiordesign #modern #restaurant

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5:23 PM Sep 1st

La terraza de este edificio es fantástica http://fb.me/GNp0rP7I

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La terraza de este edificio es fantástica http://fb.me/GNp0rP7I

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1:09 PM Mar 8th

@dtofuku 旧日本軍施設を改造したホテル http://bit.ly/cFxuGE は良いみたいですが、わざわざ見に行くほどかというと…。見に行ったことはないですが。夜など時間があればお声がけくださいな。

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2:55 AM Dec 2nd

Neri&Hu were recently awarded "World Interior of the Year" for their Waterhouse design in Shanghai's South Bund. http://t.co/ULAg7AQ6 #BODW

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The Waterhouse / Neri & Hu Design and Research Office http://t.co/ye49x7JZ

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12:12 PM Mar 8th

http://t.co/wffrKo4R Lo rotunda que resulta una puerta @Umano_Estudio @Alejo_Ferrari

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1:09 PM Mar 8th

http://t.co/wffrKo4R Lo rotunda que resulta una puerta @Umano_Estudio @Alejo_Ferrari

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