OCT Suhe Creek
New life of Suzhou Creek
LOCATION
Shanghai, China
SIZE
1,600 sqm
DATE COMPLETED
2012
PHOTOGRAPHER
Charlie Xia
In early 2011, Kokaistudios was invited by the developer OCT Shanghai to lead the transformation of a significant industrial building located on the northern bank of Suzhou Creek. The original structure dated back to the early 20th century when it served as the Yihe Packaging Factory. Today, it has been reborn as the planning and exhibition center, as well as the VIP reception, for OCT's major urban redevelopment project known as "Suhe Creek."
In early 2011, Kokaistudios was invited by the developer OCT Shanghai to lead the transformation of a significant industrial building located on the northern bank of Suzhou Creek. The original structure dated back to the early 20th century when it served as the Yihe Packaging Factory. Today, it has been reborn as the planning and exhibition center, as well as the VIP reception, for OCT's major urban redevelopment project known as "Suhe Creek."
Before Kokaistudios became involved in the project, the building had undergone the ravages of war and several renovations over the course of a century. The preserved elements such as iron columns and conventional beams are exceptionally precious, serving as excellent representations of the characteristics of Shanghai's traditional industrial era.
Before Kokaistudios became involved in the project, the building had undergone the ravages of war and several renovations over the course of a century. The preserved elements such as iron columns and conventional beams are exceptionally precious, serving as excellent representations of the characteristics of Shanghai's traditional industrial era.
The design principle for the renovation is to identify and preserve its outstanding existing architectural elements, reflecting the historical changes and character, while also adapting to the functional needs of the present era. As the project is located along Suzhou Creek, the renovation design also employed contemporary and minimalist techniques to restore certain balconies, enhancing the views and landscape conditions.
The design principle for the renovation is to identify and preserve its outstanding existing architectural elements, reflecting the historical changes and character, while also adapting to the functional needs of the present era. As the project is located along Suzhou Creek, the renovation design also employed contemporary and minimalist techniques to restore certain balconies, enhancing the views and landscape conditions.
In early 2011, Kokaistudios was invited by the developer OCT Shanghai to lead the transformation of a significant industrial building located on the northern bank of Suzhou Creek. The original structure dated back to the early 20th century when it served as the Yihe Packaging Factory. Today, it has been reborn as the planning and exhibition center, as well as the VIP reception, for OCT's major urban redevelopment project known as "Suhe Creek."
Before Kokaistudios became involved in the project, the building had undergone the ravages of war and several renovations over the course of a century. The preserved elements such as iron columns and conventional beams are exceptionally precious, serving as excellent representations of the characteristics of Shanghai's traditional industrial era.
The design principle for the renovation is to identify and preserve its outstanding existing architectural elements, reflecting the historical changes and character, while also adapting to the functional needs of the present era. As the project is located along Suzhou Creek, the renovation design also employed contemporary and minimalist techniques to restore certain balconies, enhancing the views and landscape conditions.
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