Commercial Podium in East Alley of Shanghai Suhe MixC World
A Gateway to Suhe: A New Destination Blended with Its Surroundings
LOCATION
Shanghai, China
SIZE
about 6400 sqm
DATE COMPLETED
2022
PHOTOGRAPHER
Terrence Zhang
Rounding out Kokaistudios’ recent Suhe MixC World in Shanghai which comprises a commercial space within a brand new green land, this mixed-use building contextualizes the project into its urban and green surroundings and elevates its presence in the city, all the while complementing and echoing neighboring architecture of the landmark tower.
Rounding out Kokaistudios’ recent Suhe MixC World in Shanghai which comprises a commercial space within a brand new green land, this mixed-use building contextualizes the project into its urban and green surroundings and elevates its presence in the city, all the while complementing and echoing neighboring architecture of the landmark tower.
To create visual consistency, Kokaistudios incorporated into the smaller building elements of its taller counterpart's form, as well as the verticality of the nearby commercial space by way of soaring pillars plus staircases that extend thorough the space. The building further connects to its surroundings through two distinct facades on its east and west side respectively.
To create visual consistency, Kokaistudios incorporated into the smaller building elements of its taller counterpart's form, as well as the verticality of the nearby commercial space by way of soaring pillars plus staircases that extend thorough the space. The building further connects to its surroundings through two distinct facades on its east and west side respectively.
The side building also draws connections with its contrasting physical settings: on one side, the city and street; and on the other, the newly created green land. It achieves this through two distinct facades: the side of the building's primary entrance on Shanxi Bei Lu is sheer and contained, all the while revealing attractive views through the central void towards the green land beyond. On the green land-facing side, multi-level terraces lend an openness to the building, as well as F&B spaces in particular, integrating architecture with nature.
The side building also draws connections with its contrasting physical settings: on one side, the city and street; and on the other, the newly created green land. It achieves this through two distinct facades: the side of the building's primary entrance on Shanxi Bei Lu is sheer and contained, all the while revealing attractive views through the central void towards the green land beyond. On the green land-facing side, multi-level terraces lend an openness to the building, as well as F&B spaces in particular, integrating architecture with nature.
Inside, open and diametrically facing terraces overlook a central sunken void. On upper levels, F&B outlets are set back from terraces' edge to allow for attractive outdoor seating, while ceilings of wood make for a cozy atmosphere that connect to the green land beyond.
Inside, open and diametrically facing terraces overlook a central sunken void. On upper levels, F&B outlets are set back from terraces' edge to allow for attractive outdoor seating, while ceilings of wood make for a cozy atmosphere that connect to the green land beyond.
Further emphasizing the verticality of this newest side building and linking it to that of the main commercial space are two pillars extending from top to bottom. Here they support a canopy of roof glass that both echoes the materiality of the nearby office tower, and also floods the central space with natural light. Enhancing this effect, reflective louvers on the inside of the ceiling structure quite literally mirror visitor activity below, bringing the underground structure and ground-level greenery together with the city to interact in a theatrical way.
Further emphasizing the verticality of this newest side building and linking it to that of the main commercial space are two pillars extending from top to bottom. Here they support a canopy of roof glass that both echoes the materiality of the nearby office tower, and also floods the central space with natural light. Enhancing this effect, reflective louvers on the inside of the ceiling structure quite literally mirror visitor activity below, bringing the underground structure and ground-level greenery together with the city to interact in a theatrical way.
Both a destination in its own right, as well as a gateway to the broader site, the northeast building of Shanghai Suhe MixC World delivers multiple outcomes. Not only does it connect city to green land, it also complements its neighboring structures through materiality and form to create a diverse and multifunctional whole.
Both a destination in its own right, as well as a gateway to the broader site, the northeast building of Shanghai Suhe MixC World delivers multiple outcomes. Not only does it connect city to green land, it also complements its neighboring structures through materiality and form to create a diverse and multifunctional whole.
Rounding out Kokaistudios’ recent Suhe MixC World in Shanghai which comprises a commercial space within a brand new green land, this mixed-use building contextualizes the project into its urban and green surroundings and elevates its presence in the city, all the while complementing and echoing neighboring architecture of the landmark tower.
To create visual consistency, Kokaistudios incorporated into the smaller building elements of its taller counterpart's form, as well as the verticality of the nearby commercial space by way of soaring pillars plus staircases that extend thorough the space. The building further connects to its surroundings through two distinct facades on its east and west side respectively.
The side building also draws connections with its contrasting physical settings: on one side, the city and street; and on the other, the newly created green land. It achieves this through two distinct facades: the side of the building's primary entrance on Shanxi Bei Lu is sheer and contained, all the while revealing attractive views through the central void towards the green land beyond. On the green land-facing side, multi-level terraces lend an openness to the building, as well as F&B spaces in particular, integrating architecture with nature.
Inside, open and diametrically facing terraces overlook a central sunken void. On upper levels, F&B outlets are set back from terraces' edge to allow for attractive outdoor seating, while ceilings of wood make for a cozy atmosphere that connect to the green land beyond.
Further emphasizing the verticality of this newest side building and linking it to that of the main commercial space are two pillars extending from top to bottom. Here they support a canopy of roof glass that both echoes the materiality of the nearby office tower, and also floods the central space with natural light. Enhancing this effect, reflective louvers on the inside of the ceiling structure quite literally mirror visitor activity below, bringing the underground structure and ground-level greenery together with the city to interact in a theatrical way.
Both a destination in its own right, as well as a gateway to the broader site, the northeast building of Shanghai Suhe MixC World delivers multiple outcomes. Not only does it connect city to green land, it also complements its neighboring structures through materiality and form to create a diverse and multifunctional whole.
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