Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Brick
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  • Collaborators: Beijing DMG Architectural Decoration Engineering Co.Ltd
  • Furniture Suppliers: Bene, LEAFINE Beijing Furniture Co.Ltd, HAY Furniture, Studio-FH
  • Lighting Suppliers: FLUA/FLOS
  • City: Shanghai
  • Country: China
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Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Exterior Photography, Facade
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Text description provided by the architects. This interior project is located in a recent renovated office park with several blocks of historical buildings. Roomoo design studio was asked by their client - Canada Goose a luxury outdoor brand, to work with two of the most central blocks and turn them into the first Canada goose headquarter office in China.  

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site analysis

Two renovated old warehouses are crossing 4 different levels, the main entrance is from Block C, at the second level of C block a staircase is linked to the second level of Block A where the main open work spaces are located. Here, an external terrace and an out door staircase is next to the openwork spaces, which create a secondary entrance to the office. The building was original built during 1920-1930 and used to be the practice rooms for the former Shanghai People’s Acrobatic Troupe.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Door, Windows, Facade, Arch, Column
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The intention of this renovation work is to respect the old architectural spirit at the same time give it a new life and warm feeling with a modern touch.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Stairs, Handrail
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Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography
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The facade textures are kept as the original, the renovation work plays a subtle role and an extension of the interior, cladding metals are used to emphasize the outlines of this building, also to protect the edges of the original openings. The color choice of facade material is also from the interior elements.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Stairs, Wood
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Walking into the office from block C, a new made brick wall with full height is playing a contrast to the historical elements. The color choice of bricks is intent to give a warm welcome to the attendance for visitors.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Stairs, Wood
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Coming in to the heart of this block, a shared core is visually connecting the pantry to the very top of this building, almost like a chimney place in a condo, here is when the meetings and gathers happened.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Door
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Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Lighting, Windows
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The brown metal elements are used both indoor and outdoor. They connected the whole building with different functions and emphasized the contrast between old and new in term of material choices and construction solutions.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Table, Chair
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Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Table, Chair
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There are two small meeting rooms right after the main entrance. They are rounded with half-height transparent partitions which keep the meeting rooms private, at the same time retain the visual connections.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Table, Chair
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The staircase to the second level in block C is made from old elm wood boards, the steps come in original wood color and finish to remind people of old building memories through hearing a little ‘crunch’ sound when people step on them.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Beam, Column
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On the upper level of this area, two short staircases are going to the top of the small meeting rooms, which are two shared spaces with flexible functions.

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Table, Chair, Beam
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Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Interior Photography, Stairs, Wood, Beam
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Through another staircases is Block A where are the main working area. This 7meter high space with pitched wooden roof, is divided vertically into two parts by series of concrete beams. In between of the wooden roof and concrete beams, 6 cubed metal frames are placed on top of the workstations and become the main lighting system. The idea is to avoid the hanging installments and leave the roof neat and clean. The detail design of the lighting frame is to pay a tribute to the “christian column” by German architect Mies Van der Rhone.  

Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo - Exterior Photography, Wood, Deck, Brick
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Cite: "Canada Goose Shanghai Office / RooMoo" 26 Feb 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/934383/canada-goose-shanghai-office-roomoo> ISSN 0719-8884

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