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Jinqiao Caojiagou Riverfront Renewal Design / VIASCAPE design

November 09, 2023

Architects: VIASCAPE design
Area: 13000 m²
Year: 2021

Unveiling New Images of Snøhetta's Spiraling Shanghai Opera House

November 08, 2023

Snøhetta has just released construction images showing the progress on the studio’s long-awaited Shanghai Grand Opera House in China. With its iconic fan-shaped roof, the firm has been commissioned the scheme in 2019 following an international design competition. The project is set to be completed in 2025, seeking to attract a broad audience for traditional, classical, and experimental performances.

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2023's Public Architecture in China: Exploring Emerging Hubs and Established Urban Centers

Subscriber Access | November 06, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary urban development, public architecture is an essential force in reshaping cities. In fact, this element of urban regeneration can revitalize economies and reactivate surrounding commercial schemes. In this transformative era, cities across China have evolved into financial hubs, attracting world-renowned firms and architects who are redefining these skylines. In turn, these metropolises become embodiments of future innovation and lifestyle.

China's cities have become centers of modernity as a result of its explosive prominence in the world economy. These cities have become magnets for architectural marvels that go beyond simple functionality, from Shanghai's ceaseless reinvention to Beijing's cultural renaissance and Shenzhen's undeniable emergence as a global center in technology, research, manufacturing, business, economics, finance, tourism, and transportation, complete with the Port of Shenzhen, the world's fourth busiest container port. Overall, these cities are a crucial gateway in understanding the developing dynamics in metropolitan environments.

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Landscape Design of Shanghai Suhe MixC World / Lab D+H

November 05, 2023

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Landscape Architects: Lab D+H
Area: 60000 m²
Year: 2022
Professionals: Meinhardt Group, Promising Engineering and Consulting（Shanghai）Co., Ltd., Arup, RFR Shanghai, Shanghai Landscape Architecture Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., AllRightsReserved. Limited, +5

MAD Architects Reimagines a Former Cement Factory Warehouse in Shanghai with a Floating Ark

October 30, 2023

MAD Architects has unveiled the project for the renovation of the "Wanmicang" warehouse on the southside of the Shanghai Zhangjiang Cement Factory. The building is set to be transformed into a multifunctional public waterfront space for culture, creativity, and commerce. The project maintains the character of the former industrial site but introduces a new addition in the form of an ark-like metal 'floating' volume, creating a stark contrast between the old and new structures. The project is scheduled for completion by 2026.

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Lakeside Teahouse / Domain Architects

October 19, 2023

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Architects: Domain Architects
Area: 245 m²
Year: 2023

K. Wah Riverside E18 Residence / EID Arch + Shanghai Tianhua Architectural Design + Aedas

October 15, 2023

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Architects: Aedas, EID Arch, Shanghai Tianhua Architectural Design
Area: 22883 m²
Year: 2023

Taikoo Li Qiantan Retail Wellness Center / 5+design

September 19, 2023

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Architects: 5+design
Area: 210000 m²
Year: 2021
Professionals: Tierra, Tongji, Arup

ROCKBUND Building Renovation / David Chipperfield Architects

September 12, 2023

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Architects: David Chipperfield Architects
Year: 2023

New Venue of the Yuz Museum / Scenic Architecture Office

September 06, 2023

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Architects: Scenic Architecture Office
Area: 1868 m²
Year: 2023

Drink ‘n’ Jump Draft Beer Bar / Ao.ArchLab

June 27, 2023

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Architects: Ao.ArchLab
Area: 60 m²
Year: 2023

Contemporary Renovation of Qing Dynasty Post Office / More Design Office

June 17, 2023

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Architects: More Design Office
Area: 188 m²
Year: 2023
Manufacturers: OUI Light

How Water Responds to Land Reclamation in Coastal Cities

June 16, 2023

Land reclamation from the sea has become a popular phenomenon in coastal development. It is the most preferred solution to the need for land in coastal areas and has been implemented for various use cases, including flood control and agriculture. Nowadays, it has become a famous urban response to the rapid increase in coastal urbanization, economic activity, and global population. Countries like China and the Netherlands lead the chart on the amount of land area reclaimed. However, most reclamation projects today take place within urban centers in the global south. Cities in West Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East produce these new lands as economic forerunners for their commercial industry and as platforms to house luxury residences.

But the relationship between the design and production of reclaimed lands and the response of water in ocean environments is complex. It requires a symbiotic relationship with water bodies for stability but can provoke natural forces when negligently imposed on the sea. Ocean water behaviors, including tidal accumulation, sea level rise, connection to wetlands, and aquatic biodiversity, can question the success or failure of land reclamation projects in different contexts.

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Heatherwick Studio Reveals the Design of New Public Exhibition Hall on Shanghai's Waterfront

June 09, 2023

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled the design of an exhibition hall situated on Shanghai's emerging West Bund waterfront, in China. Known as the 'West Bund Orbit,' this building will be the focal point of the new Financial Hub in the Xuhui District. Set to become a prominent landmark along the Huangpu riverside, the project is a pivotal public space for passersby, welcoming visitors to its cultural design program.

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