92 LUXURY HOMES
PORRO WARDROBE FOR TIANTONG 198 LUXURY RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX, NORTH BUND, SHANGHAI
the historic Bund and the Lujiazui financial district in Pudong.
Within this context stands Tiantong 198( 天潼 198), a luxury residential complex developed on a site of significant historical value, reinterpreting the traditional typologies of shikumen and lilong, emblematic elements of Shanghai’ s residential heritage.
The project, led by GOA( Group of Architects), defines the urban layout and its relationship with the historical context, while distinct interventions interpret different scales of contemporary living.
The Italian company Porro plays a leading role in the heart of Shanghai’ s North Bund, one of the key areas of contemporary urban transformation in the Chinese metropolis.
Historically characterized by port warehouses and industrial infrastructure, the district is being reshaped into a new international hub for high-end residences, offices, services, and cultural spaces, strategically positioned between
A key element of the project is the Storage system, designed by Piero Lissoni + CRS Porro, in which storage is no longer merely a technical function but an integral part of the spatial sequence. Wooden surfaces, refined finishes, and compositions of solids and voids create a discreet and sophisticated language, adaptable to the unique visions of the prestigious architects involved and the expectations of an exclusive clientele.
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 78 2026