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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

RENEWAL OF CENTURY SQUARE in Shanghai, China by Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

 
January 3rd, 2021 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

Miralles Tagliabue EMBT studio, led by Benedetta Tagliabue, consolidates its Asian presence by winning the international competition that will turn Century Square into a new green landmark for Shanghai. Located within one of the busiest commercial areas in the world, the renatured plaza will become the central place to experience the many facets of this cosmopolitan city of exceptional cultural richness.

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  • Architects: Miralles Tagliabue EMBT
  • Project: RENEWAL OF CENTURY SQUARE
  • Location: Shanghai, China
  • Client: New World Group
  • Project director: Stefan Geenen
  • Design Team: Sebastiano Losi, Giuseppe d’Ascoli, Daniel Hernán García, Gabriele Rotelli, Marzia Faranda, Juan Camillo Izquierdo, Lucas Arango, Malena Bilik, Youssef Shabo, Cristian Munteanu, Lidia Quarintini, Cristiana Messina, Gloria Papetti, Andrea Stevanato, Erica Hansen, Pietro Borzacca, Georgia Soultana, Darragh Casey
  • Area: 8.000 m2 plot area, 1.200 m2 building

Image Courtesy © Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

With a strategy based on ecological awareness, the project renaturalizes the city centre, introducing green spaces to improve the urban microclimate. The fusion of environmental aspects together with the homage to the origin of the word Shanghai, which means \”on the sea\”, turn the square of the century’s project into a renewed and welcoming meeting place.

The pavement of the project, inspired by the sea and the nearby port, represents the richness of the underwater world. The design opens like a shell to reveal its pearl: a glittering kaleidoscopic building that reflects the new urban landscape on its facades while hosting events and shows.

Image Courtesy © Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

Image Courtesy © Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

The topography of the square on its south side creates a new urban eco-living: green hills, interwoven with existing trees, support a wooden tribune (or stands) that can be used in many different ways. The tribune also houses different functions such as cafes and shops. The presentations and night lights make the square a living place at any time of the day.

This first prize, won against David Chipperfield Architects, strengthens the presence of the Miralles Tagliabue EMBT studio in Asia where it continues with other ongoing projects such as the Business School of the Fudan University Campus in Shanghai or recently completed, such as the Zhang Daqian museum in Neijiang, China and the Chinatrust Office Tower in Taichung, Taiwan.

Image Courtesy © Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

Image Courtesy © Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

Image Courtesy © Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

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Categories: Cultural Center, Exhibition Center, Landscape, Market, Renovation




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