Presentation 7 by Christian Wagner

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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Location: South of the Bund Key Designers: Xian Dai Architectural Design, RFR: Facade Design & Structure Engineering Key Developers: Shanghai Zheng Da, Urban Planning Administration Bureau

CASE BACKGROUND ANALYSIS SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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CONTEXT SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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THE SHILIUPU SHIP YARD... 1 is on the West Bank of The Huangpu River 2 is 2 km from People’s Square 3 feeds directly into the historic Bund 4 is adjacent to the historic city of Shanghai

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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THE SHILIUPU SHIP YARD... 1 is on the West Bank of The Huangpu River 2 is 2 km from People’s Square 3 feeds directly into the historic Bund 4 is adjacent to the historic city of Shanghai

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Public Spaces have UNRESTRICTED ACCESS They WELCOME pedestrian traffic

HISTORY SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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“famous street in Shanghai” compiled by shanghai archives

In High Demand...

In the 1970s, along with the urgent need of transportation for passengers Shiliupu once again became a port passenger terminal. There was three gathering points, escalators, surveillance cameras and small waiting rooms with air conditioning.

“Pu’s get cancelled” In 1909, the autonomous government structure was implemented in Shanghai, and the Pu system was cancelled. But because people were used to this name, this name is kept until today.

“Shiliupu gets its name” In order to defend from rebel forces in the time (the Peasant Uprising) the government created a system of companies called “Pu” to protect the ports. Initially, it was planned to create 27 “Pu’s,” but due to unknown reasons, only 16 were created. This one is the 16th, the largest in Shanghai.

http://www.virtualshanghai.net/Article.php?ID=34

Ulysses S. Grant visits Shanghai After a 21-gun salute, the warehouse at the Jinliyuan dock was used to welcome the president. The dock was built by the Meiqichang Company.

“The Portal of the Sea”

Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty, allowed commercial activities from the sea into Shanghai - It had superior geographical position and became the tie-point of north and south

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” In its hayday more than 40,000 people traversed the dock daily - over 6.7 million a year - as they arrived in or departed from Shanghai. It was for many decades the largest passenger transport dock in China Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=c-8TGS600gQC&pg=PA149&lpg=PA149&dq=Jinliyuan+Dock&source=bl&ots=6-tkZ4F9z_&sig=bi0LaFBBygixJFzqj9PYTfvntLc &hl=zh-CN&ei=n3KuTffTDpDOvQPd2YmQDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBsQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Jinliyuan%20Dock&f=false

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In High Demand?

With the development of the highway, the shipyard was day-by-day forgotten by people.

Completion The End

On December 2, 2004, the site of the New Beginnings old Shiliupu Dock was demolished. Businesses With the Expo arriving were moved to the to Shanghai, a design Wusong Tourist Center competition was established to call for proposals for the new Shiliupu Development

Connection Reconstruction Demolition

Plot 8-1, directly adjacent to the Shiliupu dock was leveled - a site that had the same density as the old town.

Construction on both the bus terminal,the connecting underground ‘plaza’ space and the new Shiliupu development was begun

Construction for the adjacent bus terminal was initiated. Construction needed to be finished before the Expo 2010 Shanghai.

By March 2010, the site of the Shiliupu and adjacant Bus Terminal were ready for use. On February 1, 2010, the 8-1 plot was auctioned and sold for 9.22 Billlion to the Shanghai Zheng Da company, the highest plot ever sold in Shanghai’s history

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” Origianally, Shiliupu ship yard worked as a harbor from Shanghai to the cities around Chang jiang River

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Nanpu plot

13-15 plot

The Masterplan of the Waterfront includes 4 key developments. Altogether, there will be 35 new skyscrapers covering 260,000 square meters. But Shanghai's officials want you to know that they're not all about just building - 169 old homes will be slated for preservation Fuxing plot

The 8-1 plot will extend from Zhongshan Dong Er Lu in the East to Renmin Lu in the West, Dongmen Lu in the South to Longtan Lu in the North. The area will cover 45,000 square meters with 27,000 square meters of usable space above ground and 10,000 square meters of usable space below ground. It is meant to become an international financial service center, which may be why they're opting for a Twin Towers theme.

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? In the greater context, the area around the west side of the Huangpu river is set to see many new developments. The new projects will eventually transform the waterfront into areas of leisure, entertainment, offices or residential spaces. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

ALTERNATIVE 1: TMA ARCHITEC “This project began in 1997. The site is located at pier 16 Shanghai China It will develop to be waterfront include: shopping-mall,hotel, office bulding. fisherman wharf.” Taiwanese Architecture Firm: http://www.architec.com.tw/P4.htm?detectflash=false&

ALTERNATIVE 3: SBA Design “To improve the historic streets and spatial structure, so that the entire block connects the waterfront area and the original old city in east-west direction, as well as the historic area of the Bund area and the EXPO-site in south-north direction.” http://www.sba-design.eu/3002-Shi-Liu-Pu-Areal.html.en

ALTERNATIVE 4: John Portman & Associates

ALTERNATIVE 2: 3DReid “This modern development sits sensitively between the ancient city and new bund development on the waterfront, with green roofs providing a break in the vernacular from old to new” http://www.3dreid.com/uploads/content/objects/462/3DReid_masterplanning_brochure.pdf

The Block 8 site represents more than just a physical connection from the Huangpu River to the Old Town, it presents an opportunity to establish a supportive transitional relationship between the waterfront and the surrounding cultural zones. http://www.portmanusa.com/work_in_progress/w_south_bund.html

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” Is only the first phase of a multi-phased project that includes both the watertfront and the surrounding area (Block 8-1, for example) The design competition was completed in 2004, and the resulting winning design was actually built. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

The design competition invited many different architects from all over the world. The 8-1 plot delivers a gross floor area of 370,000 sq meters, 70% of which is designated to office use. This plot was acquired by Zendai Property at a price of RMB 9.22 billion, which makes it the highest recorded total land price in Shanghai Alternative 3, SBA Design

8-1 Plot

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? The 8-1 plot is the next step to the development of the area. Without the 8-1 plot complete, we cannot ascertain the successes or failures of the Shiliupu development.

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However, when looking at all the different designs, The different design firms had similar foci, all of which included the feeling of using this site as a place of connection, weaving, or transitioning between spaces.

CASE SPACE ANALYSIS SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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DEMOGRAPHIC SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? Conclusion: More people visit Shiliupu on the weekends, especially at night. Most of the people visiting are female, although the distribution is almost even throughout. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” Conclusions: More people visit Shiliupu on the weekends, especially in the evening. Most of the people visiting are female, although the distribution is almost even throughout. People that visit location 1 tend to visit location 2. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

More people that visited the site in both locations were of Chinese nationality.

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? Conclusions: More people visit Shiliupu on the weekends, especially in the evening. Most of the people visiting are female, although the distribution is almost even throughout. People that visit location 1 tend to visit location 2. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

ACTIVITIES SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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CLEAN

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COLLECT

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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DINE

SELL

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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EXPLORE

CHAT

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REST

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TOUR

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NOTHING

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

TRASH SELL GARDEN DINE CLEAN SWEEP COLLECT

REST NAP OBSERVE CHAT EXPLORE

STROLL PLAY PHOTO EXERCISE TOUR

NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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FURNITURE SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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Benches(sitting) 1 round bench10mx0.5mx0.42m 11 square benches 4mx4mx0.42m

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? The benches to the north of the site were more frequently used than the benches found further south into the site. The round bench was a hit when it came to taking a quick break. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? 12 of the 30 skylights serve the dual function of sitting spaces and bringing light to the shopping mall downstairs. However, the other 18 are plainly decorative, and people are not allowed to step near them, as the grass is off limits. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

Gates - 11

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” Gated and protected areas keep people from getting too close to the water

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Directional Signs - 11

Maps - 10

Trash cans - 20

Trees - 422

Gates - 11

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” Gated and protected areas keep people from getting too close to the water

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ENTRY Most entrances are oriented to get traffic from the north of the site The Entrances are not successfully used because plot 8-1 is not ready yet The entrances lack any distinct character from each other DEMOGRAPHIC Most visitors come during the evening It is a female-friendly environment Most people walked in groups of 2-4 people Most visitors are of Chinese decent ACTIVITIES: While activities exist in the space, there are still many pockets that lack activity Tour groups are attracted due to the quality of boats in the harbor Most people approach Shiliupu to stroll, take photographs People tend to steer to the edge to take photographs FURNITURE: There is no clear language to the furniture in the space The trees provide better shade than the “cloud” Sitting on grass is forbidden People tried to go downstairs, but police stopped them Occasionally furniture had double functions but not frequently

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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CASE KEY ISSUES ANALYSIS SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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DESIGN INTENTIONS SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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ISSUE 1: CONNECT

ISSUE 2: TRANSITION Bund Culture Zones

Bund People Old Town

People Bund Puxi Huangpu People River

ISSUE 2: TRANSITION Culture Zones Traditional

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Waterfront Waterfront Waterfront ISSUE 2: TRANSITION ISSUE 2: TRANSITION Waterfront Modern Culture Zones

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Culture Zones Traditional

TRANSPORT HUB

HOTEL RETAI HOTEL RETAIL RETAIL OFFICE SPA NATURE NAT OFFICE SPACE TRANSPORT HUB

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Structural Factors

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” Structural Factors

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There are three main strategies to the design of this region: to connect, to transition or to weave. In the first issue, for example,Experience Experience we see that there are forces of connecting the Huangpu river to the Old Town, or the Bund to the Expo, People to the Waterfront or connecting both sides of the River.

Structural

KEY ISSUE PUBLIC? SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 1 - CONNECT A

Way to Promenade

Restaurant Access

Parking Access

Way to Promenade

Restaurant Access

Direct Dock Access

Way to Promenade

Restaurant Access Direct Dock Access

Direct Down Access

630 Meters

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There are 5 entrances from the street level to the promenade the existing design works alongside the floodwall, therefore offers no chance of views of Pudong from the street level Thereare only 2 entrances that provode direct dock access

DESIGN KEY ISSUE 1 - CONNECT

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;?

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 1 - CONNECT

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;?

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 1 - CONNECT Access to the parking lot is only available by car; current elevators do not allow people to descend to the basement level

Despite the direct connection to the bus terminal, the underground floors are considered “private spaces” because they are not opened 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The hours to access the boats is extended, therefore the space is semi-public and occasionally one can see a few people sitting in the chairs The ‘top of the platter’ is the public space of the development

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LINE 8 LINE 2

Xinzha Lu

East Nanjing Lu

Lujiazui

People’s Square

Shangcheng Lu

Yuyuan Garden

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South Huangpi Lu

Laoximen

Xiaonanmen Xintiandi

Lujiabang Lu

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” The Shiliupu Development is actually in a metro cold spot, suggesting that it detracts from pedestrian traffic, as most pedestrians from the old town will typically stay in proximity to the metro stop.

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People that skip the first entrance to the north, ramp for vehicles

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People arriving from the old city, attracted by landmark “Clouds”

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People exiting the development, seeing that they’ve reached the end

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” There are 5 designed entrances into the “plateau” of Shiliupu, which can be considered the “true” public space of the development (as the rest of the development has opening and closing hours and therefore is privately owned. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

There are truly 6 entrances into the “plateau” of Shiliupu. Primary pedestrian traffic is fed from people walking away from the old Bund. There are less people as one travels in a southeastern direction.

PHOTOGRAPHS People arriving from the old city, attracted by landmark “Clouds”

People arriving from Gucheng Park and Yuyuan Metro Stop

Passenger traffic from the bund

1st People exiting the development, seeing that they’ve reached the end

2nd People that skip the first entrance to the north, ramp for vehicles

3rd People exiting the development, used by runners entering/exiting the Bund

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5th

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KEY ISSUE -

‘A TRANSPORT HUB’ SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

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The primary program of the Shiliupu Ship Yard is to become a state-of-the-art transportation hub. However, when looking deeper into the design of the transport hub, we see a few key issues that were not addressed and therefore become faults in the final product.

DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

Public Spaces are usually places with a distinct CHARACTER The Site is meant to connect, transition and weave different design criteria, as mentioned above.

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

DOCK The dock area is restricted to pedestrian movement

GATED AREAS

IMPEDE OCCUPANTS FROM VISITING THE PROMENADE

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

STEPPED LEVEL The dock area is restricted to pedestrian movement

A STEPPING FLOODWALL IS DIFFERENT FROM THE DESIGN OF THE OLD BUND

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

PROMENADE Existing pedestrian movement does not match quantity of the Bund

LANDSCAPE LANGUAGE CHANGES IT DISTRACTS OCCUPANTS ACCUSTOMED TO THE OLD BUND

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

GREENERY The weather has yet to be warm enough for us to witness heavy use

GREENSCAPES

IMPEDE THE CLEAR SIGHTLINES OF PUDONG

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

BUILDINGS Restaurants do not take advantage of the outdoor enviroment

BUILDINGS

ARE NOT INTEGRATED WITH THE LANDSCAPE

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

CANOPY The roof canopy serves as a landmark to incoming traffic

ROOFSCAPES

DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SHELTER FROM THE SEASONS

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

BUND CONNECTION The language of the Bund differs significantly than that of Shiliupu.

ADJACENCY

The Bund and Shiliupu are connected spatially, but not formally

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

MOVEMENT Entrances are not very well signaled, as there is very little illumination used on the site.

ENTRANCES

ARE NOT DESIGNED WITH THE PEDESTRIAN IN MIND

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

GROUND FLOOR Existing entrances to the site are a dark contrast to the material of the walls

FERRY TERMINAL

THE COST OF PURCHASING A TICKET IS MORE EXPENSIVE AT SHILIUPU

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

SIDEWALKS 3 sidewalks link the city to the water

ROADS

A 6-LANE HIGHWAY BLOCKS ANY PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 2 - “A High Level” Transportation Hub

OUTSIDE SIDEWALK Existing sidewalk is a barren space with little movement

SIDEWALKS

ARE UNCOMFORTABLY SCALED, AND THE DEVELOPMENT SEEMS TO ‘GIVE ITS BACK’ TO THE CITY

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KEY ISSUE ‘BE A BRIDGE’

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According to the master plan of the entire immediate region, the area is prime to be the next large-scale project investment in the post-Expo Shanghai. Although the ground plane does not speak much to a connection to the water, there are opportunities in development

DESIGN KEY ISSUE 3 - A Bridge to Future Developments

BUS TERMINAL Both Shiliupu and the Bus Terminal were completed in time for the Expo

BUS TERMINAL

IS SUBMERGED UNDERGROUND; ONE SEES LITTLE PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 3 - A Bridge to Future Developments

UNDERGROUND CXN There exists a link between the existing Shiliupu site and the Bus Terminal

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 3 - A Bridge to Future Developments

ADJACANT PARK Existing park, the green roof of the bus terminal and the Shiliupu development transition from old to new

GREENSCAPE

MEDIANS DO NOT ALLOW FOR JAYWALKING

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 3 - A Bridge to Future Developments

BLOCK 8-1 Block 8-1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development will be crucial to the survival of Shiliupu and the surrounding area

UNDEVELOPED

EXISTING GARAGE WILL EVENTUALLY BE TRANSFORMED INTO MIXED-USE

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 3 - A Bridge to Future Developments

CONSTRUCTION 3 large construction sites are situated near the Shiliupu development

CONSTRUCTION

EXISTING SITE WILL BENEFIT FROM NEW CONSTRUCTION

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 3 - A Bridge to Future Developments

OFFICE SPACE An established commercial base is already present near our site.

COMMERCIAL

AREAS/SMALL BUSINESSES WILL ADD VALUE TO THE DEVELOPMENT?

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DESIGN KEY ISSUE 3 - A Bridge to Future Developments

CULTURAL The old city is meant to be kept as-is (with a few structural reforms).

HISTORIC CITY

5-MINUTE WALK FROM OUT SITE

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TO CONNECT The Shiliupu Shipyard is a site that is meant to connect the old town to the Huangpu River, the Bund to the Expo, people to the waterfront, and Puxi to Pudong. However, given the fact that there is no clear distinction between public and private, we found the design solution weak in this respect. TO TRANSITION The Site has been well interconnected to adjacent sites that are currently under construction. Only time will tell whether the quality of the adjacant sites will capitalize on the Shiliupu design, and vice versa. TO WEAVE The development successfully addresses the challenge of becoming a state-ofthe-art transportation hub with a multifunctional plan. However, given the prices of the ships at Shiliupu in comparison to adjacent sites, people avoid going to Shiliupu to catch a boat. As a result, haggling is common.

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;?

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THE IDEA AND ACTUALIT Y SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

EVALUATION SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

Strengths Formally engaging Green Space provides Shade Infrastructure is intact Cleanliness Unobstructed views to Pudong Innovation in Design

Opportunities Influence of the 8-1 Plot Outdoor activities Availability to engage water Lower boat cruise prices Restaurants are a strong node Connection to Indigo Hotel

Weaknesses Lacks program - new development Pockets of empty space Lack of connection to the subway Lack of direct connection to water Lack of clear entries

Threats Time Factor Highway makes it pedestrian unfriendly Gates detract people Lack of culture, sterility Maintenance Lack of Tenants

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? The final product of the Shiliupu Ship Yard has both qualities and defects. It is certain that the future of the shipyard will depend on the externalities regarding the 8-1 plot. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;?

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

If we compare the idea to the actuality, we can see two great differences: first, there are people rendered in the public space. The reality is that there are pockets of empty space with occasional passers-by. Secondly, the people are within proximity to the waterfront, whereas in actuality they are not allowed.

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;?

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

Due to the fact that there are a greater number of vacant lots than there are small businesses, lights are kept off in the public sphere. Therefore, there is a sharp contrast between darkness and lightness in the space. Furthermore, the camera in the render is set to a fish-eye lens, suggesting the space is bigger than the reality.

COMPARISON SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;? The Bund Promenade has historical landmarks stretching its entirety. In contrast, Shiliupu currently has a parking lot. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

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SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” The Bund is adaptive to the fabric of the neighborhood and therefore has a lot of porous openings. Shiliupu Shipyard only has 6 means of egress. Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

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A STEPPING FLOODWALL IS DIFFERENT FROM THE DESIGN OF THE OLD BUND

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” The Bund brings people directly to the edge where land meets water. The Shiliupu Shipyard keeps people from accessing the water through the placement of gates Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River” Both, however, offer unubstructed views to Pudong.

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clouds over the Huangpu Riverâ&#x20AC;?

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011

Shiliupu, however, offers shade and rain protection, whereas the Bund does not. Furthermore, the landscape of the roof of Shiliupu creates an architectural landmark on its own, wheras the Bund Promenade capitalizes on the fact that there are many landmarks around it. It attracts curious people to the site.

LESSONS LEARNED: 1. We cannot invent cultural sites.. Although the Shiliupu attempts at becoming a landmark site, the surrounding region is impeding its growth. Therefore, we must look at the greater context before looking at one particular site. 2. Gates keep people from accessing the its key asset: its proximity to water. 3. Given Shanghai’s climate, there were many missed opportunities to engage the outdoors, especially in regards to the restaurants. 4. A sunken Shopping Mall capitalizes on skylights, however the lack of tenants make the place eerie. 5. In a post-Expo Shanghai, the “high tech, modern transportation hub” needs to evolve to satisfy new needs and programs, as its current lifeline cannot entirely depend on this program.

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture

Thank you!

SHILIUPU SHIP YARD: “Clouds over the Huangpu River”

Kyu | Christian | Snow | Shen Yang Inspect on Chinese Modern Architecture June 17, 2011