Restoration and reinvention
Located in Shanghai’s Jing’an district, this waterfront site includes industrial infrastructure that once served a crucial shipping route along the Suzhou River. In the 1930s, the site was a major battleground in the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Sihang Warehouse, a building damaged during the war, has been preserved as a memorial and is a significant tourist destination. The redevelopment of the adjacent south parcel, along the waterfront, aims to reinvigorate the area through restoration and thoughtful addition.
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The curved site facing the river and adjacent to the Sihang Warehouse will feature a mixed-use complex that adds office, cultural programming, and high-end retail to the district. The development includes several low-rise buildings, two 5-story office buildings, an 8-story office and cultural center, and the restoration of two historical residential buildings, which will contain boutique office space designed to complement traditional Shanghainese architecture.