Gaofuli Bilding Gwo Wotè by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development

Gaofuli Bilding Gwo Wotè by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Ajan in Achitekti Competition Category.

AjanAchitekti· 2025

Gaofuli Bilding Gwo Wotè

by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development

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

A' Design Award Ajan Winner in Achitekti Category

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The Design

About Gaofuli Bilding Gwo Wotè

Gaofuli se yon bilding gwo wotè ak plizyè fonksyon ki sitiye nan Shanghai, Lachin. Bilding lan kanpe toupre distri konsèvasyon patrimwàn yo ak Yanzhong Greenland, avèk yon lyen vizyèl bò kote lès la ki mennen nan yon monuman santral vil la. Konsepsyon an enspire de achitekti tradisyonèl Shikumen atravè konpozisyon vètikal, kontou poligonal, ak kwen adousi ki gen fòm chanfren ak fòm ki vin pi fen. Fasad la konbine metal ki gen ton kwiv ak panno cho ki sanble ak seramik. Kote lès ak sid yo fè limyè solèy ak vi antre, pandan etaj anba a ki leve an pati mete antre a ak zòn pou depoze moun yo sou bò nò a.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ajan

Gaofuli Bilding Gwo Wotè se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Gaofuli Bilding Gwo Wotè pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Gaofuli Bilding Gwo Wotè se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.

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.