Hongqiao SOHO in by Shanghai, China by Zaha Hadid Architects

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A design for a new office and retail destination that aims to provide a strong visual identity close to Hongqiao Transportation Hub near Shanghai’s city centre and Hongqiao Airport .

Our proposal for the new Linkong SOHO building aims to provide a strong visual and programmatic identity which establishes a unique destination in its own right. Such identity consists of an exclusive programme mix consolidated in three different destinations – thematic “Courtyards” – representing distinct clusters of activities, and an exceptional architecture that moulds such a programme into a landmark. The building’s dynamic, curvilinear form continues through its internal spatial experiences, dramatic courtyards and flowing public spaces.

Hongqiao SOHO

• Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
• Project: Hongqiao SOHO
• Location: Shanghai, China
• Design: Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher
• Project Director: Manuela Gatto
• Project Architect: Edgar Payan, Maria Rodero
• Consultants’ Coordinator: Ed Gaskin

Hongqiao SOHO

• Competition Team: Ergin Birinci, Maria Tsiorni, Michael Rissbacher, Seda Zirek, Spyridon Kaprinis, Xiaosheng Li
• Local Design Institute: SIADR – Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research, Ltd.
• Structural: SIADR – Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research, Ltd.
• MEP / Services: Parsons Brinckerhoff
• Sustainability: AECOM
• Design Team: Ai Sato, Adrian Krezlik, Andrea D’Imperio, Arturo Revilla, Carlos Parraga Botero, Claudia Doner, Dennis Brezina, Gordana Jakimovska, Helen Lee, Laurence Dudeney, Kaloyan Erevinov, Maren Klasing, Maria Rodero, Mei-Lin Ling, Michael Harris, Muriel Boselli, Osbert So, Yang Jinwen

Hongqiao SOHO

The building envelope is defined by  four elongated elements tied together by a sinuous retail podium and a continuous metallic ribbon that wraps them – a calligraphic gesture which will be highly recognizable. Such simplicity is contrasted by the added complexity of a ‘squeeze’ applied to the middle area. These moves have the double advantage of configuring intimate courtyards framed by bridges branching off the slabs, and provid­ing dramatic and dynamic views.

Hongqiao SOHO

Hongqiao SOHO

Hongqiao SOHO

Hongqiao SOHO

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Tags: China, Shanghai

Categories: Building, Offices, Retail, Zaha Hadid

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