Huaihailu 796
Urban oasis in the center of Shanghai
LOCATION
Shanghai, China
SIZE
4,500 sqm
DATE COMPLETED
2008
This renovation project in the heart of the old French concession of Shanghai was born from the vision to renovate an ensemble of historical heritage buildings and transform them into a glamorous, elegant and exclusive destination reserved to the selected clientele of the companies of the worldwide leader of the luxury industry, the Richemont Group.
This renovation project in the heart of the old French concession of Shanghai was born from the vision to renovate an ensemble of historical heritage buildings and transform them into a glamorous, elegant and exclusive destination reserved to the selected clientele of the companies of the worldwide leader of the luxury industry, the Richemont Group.
At beginning of 2007 Kokaistudios was selected among a short list of top international design firms to lead the entire project, a challenge that our concept of TOTAL DESIGN was well suited to.
At beginning of 2007 Kokaistudios was selected among a short list of top international design firms to lead the entire project, a challenge that our concept of TOTAL DESIGN was well suited to.
The philological restoration of the original surfaces and the same time the preservation of all the details still existing such as old steel windows, wooden floors, ceilings, staircases and original decorations was one of the challenging tasks of the project.
The philological restoration of the original surfaces and the same time the preservation of all the details still existing such as old steel windows, wooden floors, ceilings, staircases and original decorations was one of the challenging tasks of the project.
The 796 Huai Hai Lu complex today serves as the home to the flagship stores of the luxury brands Vacheron Constantin and Dunhill, to the exclusive Kee club private member club, while also serving as the China corporate offices for Dunhill.
The 796 Huai Hai Lu complex today serves as the home to the flagship stores of the luxury brands Vacheron Constantin and Dunhill, to the exclusive Kee club private member club, while also serving as the China corporate offices for Dunhill.
After just 15 months, thanks to an efficient design and execution system custom developed by Kokaistudios the newly transformed 796 Huai Hai lu possesses and enduring magnetism that reflects the restoration work that now sees a striking piece of Shanghai’s past masterfully preserved and renovated.
After just 15 months, thanks to an efficient design and execution system custom developed by Kokaistudios the newly transformed 796 Huai Hai lu possesses and enduring magnetism that reflects the restoration work that now sees a striking piece of Shanghai’s past masterfully preserved and renovated.
The strategy of renovation conceived in this project by Kokaistudios has been to create an architecturally harmonious balance between the strong architectural identity of the historical villas; characterized by an elegant neo-classical style; and the new contemporary additions.
The strategy of renovation conceived in this project by Kokaistudios has been to create an architecturally harmonious balance between the strong architectural identity of the historical villas; characterized by an elegant neo-classical style; and the new contemporary additions.
Being in charge of the total development of the project, Kokaistudios were able to demonstrate once more that it is possible to achieve the highest level of quality of design and execution in a very efficient development period with the result being true heritage protection made on cultural basis coupled with financial and public success of a project.
Being in charge of the total development of the project, Kokaistudios were able to demonstrate once more that it is possible to achieve the highest level of quality of design and execution in a very efficient development period with the result being true heritage protection made on cultural basis coupled with financial and public success of a project.
Since its completion, Huai Hai lu 796 has enjoyed tremendous commercial success; has attracted worldwide attention media attention and the project has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO AWARD for heritage conservation in Asia Pacific.
Since its completion, Huai Hai lu 796 has enjoyed tremendous commercial success; has attracted worldwide attention media attention and the project has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO AWARD for heritage conservation in Asia Pacific.
This renovation project in the heart of the old French concession of Shanghai was born from the vision to renovate an ensemble of historical heritage buildings and transform them into a glamorous, elegant and exclusive destination reserved to the selected clientele of the companies of the worldwide leader of the luxury industry, the Richemont Group.
At beginning of 2007 Kokaistudios was selected among a short list of top international design firms to lead the entire project, a challenge that our concept of TOTAL DESIGN was well suited to.
The philological restoration of the original surfaces and the same time the preservation of all the details still existing such as old steel windows, wooden floors, ceilings, staircases and original decorations was one of the challenging tasks of the project.
The 796 Huai Hai Lu complex today serves as the home to the flagship stores of the luxury brands Vacheron Constantin and Dunhill, to the exclusive Kee club private member club, while also serving as the China corporate offices for Dunhill.
After just 15 months, thanks to an efficient design and execution system custom developed by Kokaistudios the newly transformed 796 Huai Hai lu possesses and enduring magnetism that reflects the restoration work that now sees a striking piece of Shanghai’s past masterfully preserved and renovated.
The strategy of renovation conceived in this project by Kokaistudios has been to create an architecturally harmonious balance between the strong architectural identity of the historical villas; characterized by an elegant neo-classical style; and the new contemporary additions.
Being in charge of the total development of the project, Kokaistudios were able to demonstrate once more that it is possible to achieve the highest level of quality of design and execution in a very efficient development period with the result being true heritage protection made on cultural basis coupled with financial and public success of a project.
Since its completion, Huai Hai lu 796 has enjoyed tremendous commercial success; has attracted worldwide attention media attention and the project has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO AWARD for heritage conservation in Asia Pacific.
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