Glass office SOHO in Shanghai, China by AIM Architecture

Article source: AIM Architecture 

An all glass and mirror inner cladding exposes the infrastructure of SOHO’s new office building in Shanghai. The glass creates manifold reflections of the sales models and meeting rooms, while leaving the original height and structure in view. This creates a ‘double reality’ that merges with the stunning views of downtown Shanghai.

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• Architects: AIM Architecture
• Project: Glass office SOHO
• Location: Shanghai, China
• Photography: Jerry Yin
• Date of realization: September 2013.
• Design team: Wendy Saunders, Vincent de Graaf, German Roig, Carter Chen and Jiao Yan.
• Client: SOHO China
• The project is designed and produced in Shanghai, where AIM Architecture operates since: 2005.
• Software used: AUTOCAD and 3DMAX

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Membrane ceilings create extra attention for the models. Light and surfaces reflect throughout the space, even further diffused by half see through mirrors. Some of the floors are islands of stone or carpet, to create static moments to offset this sea of reflectivity.

As SOHO rents out the offices in this building in bare shell state, the main design idea is to show the customers what they are actually getting, and at the same time add a layer of inspiring luxury to it.

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The glass only approach allows creating a complexity that emerges from a simple choice. That is what makes this project bold and layered at the same time.

This project by AIM Architecture is part of Fuxing Plaza, a large mixed-use complex (140.000m2) that hopefully will boost more energy and surprises for the city.

Image Courtesy © Jerry Yin

Image Courtesy © Jerry Yin

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Image Courtesy © Jerry Yin

Image Courtesy © Jerry Yin

Image Courtesy © Jerry Yin

Image Courtesy © Jerry Yin

Image Courtesy © Jerry Yin

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Tags: China, Shanghai

Categories: 3dS Max, Autocad, Offices

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