Architecture and Environment, have always been two issues of mutual opposition and complement. Environment, as a kind of void, spreads outside the entity, having its own expression, and at the same time bears different functions. The practice of Fengxian civic center canopy is an effective attempt to respond the void. The project started from the transformation process of the high-rise commercial office complex which is under construction in Nanqiao new town. It is in line with the trend of reusing the excess commercial office spaces in Shanghai. The core of the design is that how to activate the auxiliary space of the complex by means of construction. The architect makes a gesture of directness and romanticism here, combined with construction techniques, he presents an elegant, and slightly nostalgic technique of aesthetics to the citizens.
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Architects: Atelier GOM

Location: Fengxian, Shanghai, China

Design Team: Zhang Jiajing, Huang Wei, Yu Junfeng (Structure Consultant)

Client: Shanghai Fengxian Nanqiao New Town Development Co., Ltd.

Area: 4213.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Zhang Jiajing

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From the architect. Architecture and Environment, have always been two issues of mutual opposition and complement. Environment, as a kind of void, spr...