“ Cave-like sunken plazas are smartly set to allow natural daylight into the basement as it
enhances pedestrian circulation .
GLOBAL DESIGN PRINCIPAL
SPATIAL LAYOUT OF MOUNTAIN RANGE & WATER STREAMS The overall layout takes a bird ’ s-eye view and captures a panoramic snapshot of the bucolic surrounding . An ink painting in a city emerges from the collaging of mountain peaks , stone forests , caves , courtyards , canyons that emulate varied architectural shapes . Run across the site is Kaitian Road , a fissure below which runs the traffic currently and bifurcates the rocks to occasion a face-to-face outlook between the multi-storey commercial buildings . The cultural tower , office towers , retail , and exhibition pavilions are couched in a jagged manner which contributes to its dynamic and grandiose appearance , viewed from the West . The sunken plaza that connects the north and the south creates an illusion of a cave rift , completing the silhouette of an iconic mountainous terrain .
To mitigate negative shading impacts to the environment , and provide a solution for the problem of residence insolation , the stacking building blocks are sensibly arranged through rigorous analysis on site setback , mechanical loading , and solar requirements .
FUTURE DIVERSIFIED OFFICE The team is ahead of the curve in that we have started developing expandable working spaces , before the outcrop of co-working spaces in Asia . “ As an atypical co-working office building , IM Shanghai offers more than low-cost shared spaces or desk rental services . The development , aspiring to become room for long-term connection and business growth , is designed and executed with the quality of a headquarter building .” Aedas Global Design Principal David Clayton said . From glazing panels of the grand entrance to details of geometric mosaic patterns within , materials are delicately chosen to blend futuristic elements into the oriental aesthetic of the development , resulting in the sparkling charm and elegance of a high-end business centre .
The tower adopts an efficient core tube structure and employs polygonal shapes in the standard floor plan . By dividing the passenger elevator into high and low zones , the high zone serves to create a more expansive office area through the setback of the core . Architectural forms are anticipated by the inclined transferred columns to retain usable space . In addition , the independent space provides a small-scale headquarters-like environment for start-ups , which renders it more attractive compared to other large-scale spaces . In addition , exhibition spaces within the development would serve as a value-added feature for the tenants , largely eliminating time and costs spent for sourcing and transportation for their exhibition needs .
PLACEMAKING “ To create a successful design and fulfill the conditions of placemaking , one has to deliver on three aspects : improve district quality , generate robust , self-contained capabilities and establish community-shared values .” Guided by the tenets of urban regeneration and the requirements of increasingly connected digital cities , the design is rooted in the community . Through creating arresting visual motifs , a sense of belonging among members can be fostered , which in turn guarantees the sustainability of the community . IM Shanghai echoes and integrates with the traffic structure . The optimization of the city ’ s interface brings in new offices , complementary commercial and service facilities . With a coordinated and systematic approach , it streamlines development and ensures the flourishing of the district .
Lead Architects : Christine Lam ( Global Design Principal ); David Clayton ( Global Design Principal ) Client : K2 Real Estate ( Shanghai Heshi Investment Development Co . Ltd )
PAGE 75 - ARCHETECH