Palace 66 / Kohn Pedersen Fox

Sep 2010

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Retail , China, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Shenyang

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Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) recently celebrated the grand opening of its most recent retail project, Palace 66. Designed by KPF, the Hang Lung Property by Hang Lung Properties Limited covers 1.2 million square feet, and lies in the heart of Shenyang’s vibrant commercial and cultural center in the Shenhe District of Zhongjie Lu.

More images and full press release after the break.

The new Palace 66 complex operates as a modern interpretation of the city’s traditional merchant heritage. Inspired by the neighboring Sixteenth Century Imperial Palace, the retail structure uses a choreographed series of glazed, deflected roofs to highlight the bustling interior activity while reflecting the city’s past. The building’s skin, composed of glass and metal screens, opens up the interiors and connects it to the outside activity. Inside, the building features a grand atrium at the center of the complex, providing a naturally lit public gathering space for a city dominated by long winter months. The atrium and roof structure become a glowing beacon against the Shenyang skyline at night.
KPF Design Principal James von Klemperer said: “The completion of Palace 66 will bring tremendous vitality to the center of Shenyang. The building proves that modern architecture can effectively echo the themes of ancient tradition. The upward curves of the nested roofs seem to defy gravity, yet are reminiscent of the nearby Imperial Palace. The retail center is really an “anti-box” – it features open corners, green terraces, and one of the world’s largest field of operable solar louvers.”

According to KPF Director Jeffrey A. Kenoff: “Frequent active entries along the pedestrian streets maintain the intense traffic of the lively merchant setting. In turn, rather than only being a terminus, the building becomes an integrated constituent of the urban traffic.”

Palace 66 is expected to receive the gold rating of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Core and Shell Certification issued by the U.S Green Building Council by the end of 2010. The building’s environmentally sustainable features include a photovoltaic power generating system, high-performance, low-emissivity glazing, ground source heat pumps and a grey water recycling system – all aimed to help the retail structure reduce annual electricity use by more than 20% and water consumption by more than 40%.

“The roof system functions as a piece of sustainable infrastructure, transferring multiple systems that supply solar power, reduce heat, provide outdoor gardens and bring natural light into the depths of the building,” noted Kenoff.

Prior to the grand opening, Palace 66 was already recognized for its design excellence, winning the prestigious and coveted Future Project Award Commendation, issued by Le Marché International des Professionnels de l’Immobilier (MIPIM) Asia in 2007. Riverside 66, another Hang Lung Property designed by KPF, also won the AIA New York City Chapter Design Award in the Unbuilt Work Category this year.

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Cite:
Jordana , Sebastian . "Palace 66 / Kohn Pedersen Fox" 17 Sep 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed 26 May 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/78259>

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zzzzzzz says:

mmmmm… banally banal.

# September 17, 2010 at 17:34

up_today_arch says:

Adree… nothing to say…

# September 18, 2010 at 04:02

how Mark Cuban got into trouble as a bar owner. Without that mistake, he might still be a bar owner.

# September 18, 2010 at 11:30

marko says:

really falls apart in the interior.

# September 18, 2010 at 12:52

Andrew says:

I think nowadays we are looking for architecture that is dazzling. However this is a fleeting emotion and is a big problem with modern architecture. This building is a fantastic example of modern architecture that incorporates culture and, and in the long run it will further become part of its landscape instead of overpowering the area.

# September 21, 2010 at 15:09

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