Archetech Issue 83 2026 | Page 6

ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS

BALLISTIC ARCHITECTURE MACHINE

REIMAGINING WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE AS URBAN PARKLAND
BAM’ s design for the Baoshan Waste-to-Energy Center sets a transformative precedent for municipal solid waste( MSW) treatment facilities, reimagining them as multifunctional urban amenities. Through design experimentation, BAM encourages the perception of these facilities as integral components of the urban landscape rather than undesirable infrastructure.
Located on the 35-hectare decommissioned Bao Steel campus, the Baoshan Waste-to-Energy Center is a new-generation integrated waste-processing facility— one of the most ambitious municipal solid waste management projects globally and a pioneering example in China. BAM led the design of every aspect, from the master plan to the facility’ s façade
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