Former factory renovation as a new cultural center by And Studio
13/05/2021.
[Shanghai] China
metalocus, ÁLVARO ARRIERO
metalocus, ÁLVARO ARRIERO
The developer company Shanghai Construction Group commissioned And Studio architects to create a cultural center on the site of a 17th-century Ming Dynasty brick factory, Shanghai, China. The developer intended to demolish the old factory, but the architects saw in it great potential for its renovation and reconversion.
The project consists of twelve buildings, each one with a different functions, set on a large park. In this way, a Coworking area is created, a conference room that can be transformed according to needs, several art galleries, a multifunctional room, or even a radio studio, which make up a meeting place for the residents of the neighborhoods and towns of around.
The project consists of twelve buildings, each one with a different functions, set on a large park. In this way, a Coworking area is created, a conference room that can be transformed according to needs, several art galleries, a multifunctional room, or even a radio studio, which make up a meeting place for the residents of the neighborhoods and towns of around.
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studioby And Studio. Photograph courtesy of And Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph courtesy of And Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph courtesy of And Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio. Photograph by MLee Studio
Site plan. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Site plan. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Site plan. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 1 Roof plan. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 1 first plan. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
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Building 1 section. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 1 axonometry. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 1 exploded axonometry. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 plan. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 Distribution 1. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
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Building 2 Distribution 5. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 elevation. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 elevation. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 elevation. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 section. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 section. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
Building 2 axonometry. Old factory for a new cultural center by And Studio
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And Studio's project is created by establishing a dialogue with the existing ruin and perfecting the urban morphology, in such a way that it offers citizens a quality space that becomes an important cultural and social nucleus.
Without forgetting the industrial soul of the area, the studio gives a new life to the buildings by reinventing their language by mixing contemporary materials, such as steel, and traditional materials, such as brick, as well as improving spatiality and the user experience, taking care of the relationship of buildings with the environment and incorporating new sensitive and dynamic spaces.
Without forgetting the industrial soul of the area, the studio gives a new life to the buildings by reinventing their language by mixing contemporary materials, such as steel, and traditional materials, such as brick, as well as improving spatiality and the user experience, taking care of the relationship of buildings with the environment and incorporating new sensitive and dynamic spaces.
Description of project by And Studio
Yangtze River 8342 Cultural Center is a cultural project of 15,000 sqm located on the site of a former 17th century Ming Dynasty brick factory, located north of Shanghai. In 2018, the mayor of Shanghai chose this former industrial site to become the catalyzer of a large cultural project aimed at renovating and boosting several villages in the Shanghai region.
Two years ago, we were contacted by the Shanghai Construction Group (the project developers) to provide them with ideas for a new concept and share our vision for the potential that the site could have. AND STUDIO played as an active participant in the entire development process, with the role of architect, artist, engineer, and strategist. During the site's visit, wandering between empty buildings, we were immediately seduced by the composition of the spaces and the poetic decadence of the site, by the still very present soul of the old factory.
The owner's original intention was to destroy the whole site, and our objective was to convince him about the interest of a metamorphosis. Restructure the framework, and complete the urban structure to reinvent a village, a place for exchange and encounters. We worked on developing the functionalities of each of the buildings. At the same time, we have elaborated and perfected the site's urban composition: the perspectives, the sequences of solids and voids, the landscape, the architecture ... The materials and their alternations, the light, the memento of the original site. To create sensitive spaces, along a path, both dynamic and conducive to contemplation and wandering.
We have used local materials, notably bricks, highlighting the history of the site. We used mainly natural ventilation, water recycling and tried to minimize the impact on the environment, using renewable energies. We have been awarded the LEED Platinum certification for the entire neighborhood. In the last seven years, only ten other buildings in China have received it.
The project consists of twelve buildings, following different functions:
- A coworking area, distributed around a green patio, a combination of orange bricks, metal profiles, and plaster that emphasize the volume. The spaces are organized around a sequence of gardens treated in the traditional Chinese style.
- Several restaurants are located along with the main axe. Their interiors highlight the industrial soul of the venue.
- A conference room, with a capacity of 800 people, can be transformed according to the client's needs.
- Several Art galleries lead to a large showroom and a cafeteria facing a water basin. Heavily polluted, it has been thoroughly purified.
- A multifunctional hall with a two-sided scene opens onto the park as its' natural extension.
- A broadcasting studio reveals in the background the emblematic element of the original project, the high chimney of the brick factory. Today unused, it remains a witness to the site's industrial past.
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Architects
Client
Shanghai Construction Group Jinshan Co., Ltd.
Area
15,400 sqm.
Data set
Program.- Retail, offices, convention center. Type.- Competition won.
Location
Shanghai, China.
Duccio Cardelli, Ning Wang. And Studio
15 years ago And Studio was just sketch done in a Parisian Caffe, a wish that two young designers, Duccio Cardelli and Ning Wang, had together. After been working and learning for 12 years in the
worldwide known architecture firm Christian de Portzamparc, Pritzker Price 1994 in 2014 And Studio Paris has been opened, followed little after by the Shanghai.
Since than the firm didn’t stop growing in experience and projects all around the world, collaborating with the best international and local experts. And Studio team is today composed by a large group of people passionate by territory, architecture, focusing their design around human needs. Their goal is to shape the world of tomorrow in what they think it should be: connecting different communities and promoting their integrations, seeking a good quality of life, cultivating the knowledge and education of young generations, following emerging technologies and the most important while respecting the planet. The architecture reflects its time and its values, its social and cultural practices. And Studio founded a place of connections and exchange, creating the necessary communication and connection between professionals to always find ideas of our time.
worldwide known architecture firm Christian de Portzamparc, Pritzker Price 1994 in 2014 And Studio Paris has been opened, followed little after by the Shanghai.
Since than the firm didn’t stop growing in experience and projects all around the world, collaborating with the best international and local experts. And Studio team is today composed by a large group of people passionate by territory, architecture, focusing their design around human needs. Their goal is to shape the world of tomorrow in what they think it should be: connecting different communities and promoting their integrations, seeking a good quality of life, cultivating the knowledge and education of young generations, following emerging technologies and the most important while respecting the planet. The architecture reflects its time and its values, its social and cultural practices. And Studio founded a place of connections and exchange, creating the necessary communication and connection between professionals to always find ideas of our time.
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