PORTS 1961
Shanghai, China
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
2015
Retail
2
Re-Clad
  • glass block and steel frame

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION

DESCRIPTION
Ports 1961 is an adaptive reuse project in a fashion district in Shanghai. The originally office building was re-clad in a system combining two types of glass block on steel frame with integrated LED lighting. The glass 'icy' volume is a design inspired in a floating iceberg.
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Office
2


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
Ports 1961 is an adaptive reuse project in a fashion district in Shanghai. The originally office building was re-clad in a system combining two types of glass block on steel frame with integrated LED lighting. The glass 'icy' volume is a design inspired in a floating iceberg.