Benoy Designs Mixed-Use Precinct for Historic Nanjing Riverfront Site
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An historic ice-storage warehouse in Nanjing will be transformed into a commercial destination by Benoy China working with developer MCC Real Estate Group.
Part of the development of a mixed-use retail and cultural experience for the community in the Yangtze River Bridge area, the riverfront warehouse was built in 1915. “It will become one of the largest commercial developments in the area,” says Benoy China director Qin Pang.
Retaining the original form of the historical buildings, Benoy will insert modern blocks that will form a cultural plaza at the heart of the site. A refined architectural expression on the outer streetside elevations will be offset with more playful modern cubes. Through careful placement of the new buildings, Benoy can preserve the views of the historical structures, a crucial element of the design brief.
Construction is scheduled to start this year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of development is planned for the historic Nanjing riverfront site?
What kind of development is planned for the historic Nanjing riverfront site?
The historic ice-storage warehouse will be transformed into a mixed-use retail and cultural experience for the community. Benoy will integrate modern blocks to form a cultural plaza while retaining the original form of the historical buildings.
Q.Which companies are involved in the development of the Nanjing riverfront precinct?
Which companies are involved in the development of the Nanjing riverfront precinct?
Benoy China is working with developer MCC Real Estate Group on the project. Benoy China director Qin Pang stated that it will become one of the largest commercial developments in the area.
Q.When was the riverfront warehouse originally built, and when is construction expected to begin?
When was the riverfront warehouse originally built, and when is construction expected to begin?
The riverfront warehouse, located in the Yangtze River Bridge area, was originally built in 1915. Construction on the new mixed-use precinct is scheduled to start this year.
Q.How will Benoy balance modern design with the historical aspects of the site?
How will Benoy balance modern design with the historical aspects of the site?
Benoy plans to retain the original form of the historical buildings while inserting modern blocks to create a cultural plaza. They will use a refined architectural expression on streetside elevations, offset by playful modern cubes.
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