Gaofuli Höghus by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development

Gaofuli Höghus by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Silver in Arkitektur-, Byggnads- och Konstruktionsdesign Competition Category.

SilverArkitektur· 2025

Gaofuli Höghus

by Shanghai Gaofu Real Estate Development

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

A' Design Award i Silver Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Gaofuli Höghus

Gaofuli är en höghusbyggnad med blandad användning i Shanghai, Kina. Byggnaden ligger nära kulturminnesskyddade områden och Yanzhong Greenland, med en visuell koppling österut mot ett centralt landmärke i staden. Designen hämtar inspiration från traditionell Shikumen-arkitektur genom vertikala kompositioner, polygonala konturer och mjukade hörn med fasade och avsmalnande former. Fasaden kombinerar kopparfärgade metaller med varma keramikliknande paneler. Öst- och sydsidorna släpper in dagsljus och erbjuder utsikt, medan det delvis upphöjda bottenplanet placerar entrén och avlämningszonen på norrsidan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Silver

Gaofuli Höghus är vinnare av A' Design Award i Silver, ett utomordentligt prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas förstklassiga, hänförande och imponerande designverk i toppskiktet. Silvervinnare är oerhört briljanta och utomordentligt kreativa verk som illustrerar sina formgivares enastående expertis, talang och skarpsinne. Gaofuli Höghus förväntas vara ett underbart paradexempel som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och djupt innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Silver är en mycket uppmärksammad, beundrad uppfinning som gagnar och flyttar fram gränserna för konst, vetenskap, design och teknik. Gaofuli Höghus är en skapelse som avundas starkt, som väcker längtan, förmedlar positiva känslor och väcker förundran och häpnad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.