An ensemble of historic buildings now known as the Rockbund Project reflects the diversity of Shanghai’s colonial architecture. By restoring the existing buildings and planning new structures, a team of international architects is helping to revitalize the area, which is to include office complexes, hotels, retail buildings and apartments. David Chipperfield Architects has been commissioned with the restoration and conversion of 11 buildings.

Site Plan
David Chipperfield Architects, Berlin

Rockbund Art Museum (Site Plan No.1), North facade
Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich

Stairwell
Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich

Atrium / Exhibition
Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, München

Café
Foto: Christian Schittich, Munich

Terrace
Foto: Christian Schittich, Munich

Rockbund Art Museum, West facade
Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich

Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich

Facade detail

National Industrial Bank (Site Plan No.2)
Fotos: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich

National Industrial Bank, Foyer
Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich

Yuan Ming Yuan Apartment (Site Plan No.5)
Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich

Facade detail
Foto: Christian Schittich, Munich

China Baptist Publication (Site Plan No.10), Yuan Ming Yuan Road
Foto: Frank Kaltenbach, Munich










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