The site is situated in the middle of an artificial lake in south-east Shanghai, China.
Being the first to be completed and the focal point of the 5 commercial buildings planned, the showroom is intended to become a remarkable landmark for the new development.
The circular shape of the floor plans was determined by the dialogue with the waterfront, giving it a 270° lake view that is reminiscent of a lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.
A wooden podium rises from the ground and becomes a 5 meter-high viewing point. This way, the promenade and the landscape are combined integrating nature and architecture.
Also, the buildings unique façade treatment creates a cloud like texture. The vertical fins have variations in orientation, responding to interior space functions requiring various natural light solutions.
At night, LED lights integrated in the vertical fins create a surreal reflection of a "colorful cloud" on the lake`s surface.
The building will function as a showroom while the area develops and will later become an community based art gallery.
Location: Huanhu North 1st Road Shanghai, China Architect: UA Studio 7 Project Team: Yu Zhifeng (Director), Zhou Jungang (Project Manager), Yin Shun, Li Yaojing, Yin Shanhong, Ye Yulin Number of stories: 5 Site size: 4248 m2 Building area: 1874 m2 Buget: 3200000 USD Building Status: ongoing building work Year: 2013 Client: GreenLand Group