Gaofuli Edificio de Gran Altura by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development

Gaofuli Edificio de Gran Altura by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Arquitectura, Edificación y Estructuras Competition Category.

PlataArquitectura· 2025

Gaofuli Edificio de Gran Altura

by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development

Client: Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Gaofuli Edificio de Gran Altura

Gaofuli es un edificio de uso mixto y gran altura situado en Shanghái, China. La edificación se emplaza junto a distritos de conservación patrimonial y al parque Yanzhong Greenland, con una conexión visual hacia el este con un hito emblemático del centro de la ciudad. El diseño se inspira en la arquitectura tradicional Shikumen mediante composiciones verticales, perfiles poligonales y esquinas suavizadas con formas achaflanadas y ahusadas. La fachada combina metales de tonos cobrizos con paneles cálidos de aspecto cerámico. Las caras este y sur captan la luz natural y las vistas, mientras que la planta baja, parcialmente elevada, sitúa el acceso y la zona de descenso de pasajeros en el lado norte.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Plata

Gaofuli Edificio de Gran Altura ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Gaofuli Edificio de Gran Altura sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. Gaofuli Edificio de Gran Altura es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: heritage while integrating modern urban vitality. Strategically positioned near heritage conservation districts and Yanzhong Greenland, the development features a prominent eastward visual link to the city’s central landmark. The design concept harmonizes local cultural identity, natural landscapes, and contemporary living, creating a dynamic balance between preservation and innovation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Project area: 46080 square meters
Tags: Gaofuli, Super High-rise Buildings
Production Technology: In terms of materials and construction, traditional Shikumen architecture is characterized by the use of red and gray bricks, complemented by yellow sand and cement. The stone detailing on the door headers adds to the warm and textured facade. In the modern interpretation, the building facade retains this material tradition by incorporating copper-toned metals and warm, ceramic-like panels, creating a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic.
Design Challenge: As part of Shanghai's urban renewal initiative, this project emphasizes the preservation of local historical features. The ultra-high-rise plot is strategically situated near heritage conservation districts and Yanzhong Greenland, with a visual connection to a prominent city center landmark to the east. Taking these contextual advantages into account, the design concept focuses on seamlessly blending local culture, natural landscapes, and the vibrancy of contemporary urban life.
Research: The site's constraints influence the building's unconventional layout; however, the design team effectively utilizes the east and south sides of the plot to incorporate natural views and maximize sunlight for the development. The ground floor is partially elevated, positioning the entrance and drop-off area on the north side to create a cohesive street frontage that complies with safety and evacuation standards.
Inspiration: As part of Shanghai's urban renewal initiative, this project emphasizes the preservation of local historical features. The ultra-high-rise plot is strategically situated near heritage conservation districts and Yanzhong Greenland, with a visual connection to a prominent city center landmark to the east. Taking these contextual advantages into account, the design concept focuses on seamlessly blending local culture, natural landscapes, and the vibrancy of contemporary urban life.
Project Duration: Shanghai, China
Start time: 2023
Operation Flow: The design draws from the traditional architectural style of classic Shanghai buildings. Key features include vertical compositions, strong polygonal outlines, and entrance spaces that reflect the vernacular forms found in the surrounding historic conservation area. The iconic shapes of Gaofuli's structures have been abstracted, resulting in softened corners with chamfered and tapered forms. In tribute to the distinctive Shikumen-style doorways.
Team Members: Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Image Credits: Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.