Design Republic Shanghai

Located in a brick prewar former police station in the Jing-An District the architect juxtapositioned the original façade with a modern glass façade.  The glass façade is comprised of very narrow sightlines with large glass lites and an integrated glass rail that encompasses the roof terrace above the retail space.  

Client:

Design Republic
Shanghai, China 

Architect:

Neri & Hu Architects
Shanghai, China 

Project Location:

Shanghai, China 

Scope of work:

Design, engineering, procurement and construction administration of the retail façade. 

Materials:

Tactile narrow sightline glazing system
Heavy glass