Century Square, Shanghai Urban Landscape, Chinese Architecture Images
Century Square on East Nanjing Road in Shanghai
11 Dec 2020
Century Square
Designers: Miralles Tagliabue EMBT
Location: Shanghai, China
Renewal of Century Square in East Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China 2020
Miralles Tagliabue EMBT wins the competition for the renovation of Century Square on East Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China

Miralles Tagliabue EMBT studio, led by Benedetta Tagliabue, consolidates its Asian presence by winning the international competition that will turn Century Square into a new green landmark for Shanghai. Located within one of the busiest commercial areas in the world, the renatured plaza will become the central place to experience the many facets of this cosmopolitan city of exceptional cultural richness.
With a strategy based on ecological awareness, the project renaturalizes the city centre, introducing green spaces to improve the urban microclimate. The fusion of environmental aspects together with the homage to the origin of the word Shanghai, which means “on the sea”, turn the square of the century?s project into a renewed and welcoming meeting place.

The pavement of the project, inspired by the sea and the nearby port, represents the richness of the underwater world. The design opens like a shell to reveal its pearl: a glittering kaleidoscopic building that reflects the new urban landscape on its facades while hosting events and shows.

The topography of the squa...