Project Location
Shanghai, China
Year of Completion
2010
Archived Year
2013
Climate
Humid Subtropical Climate
Application
Exterior Façade
Material and its Properties
Concrete blocks
Environmental Response
The wall undulates to reference the building's former use, a silk warehouse. The concrete blocks are angled to create an interesting texture and allow varying levels of light into the interior space. This firm is interested in low-tech digital fabrication methods, and this example allows for a unique surface using a material that is widely available.
Recommended Citation
Archi-Union Architects, "Archi-Union Architects Office" (2010). Building Case Studies. 167.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/167
Owner
Archi-Union Architects