Nestled in the Hongkou district in Shanghai, Kengo Kuma and associates have completed their design and construction for the ‘Hongkou Soho’ office tower. A sense of openness is achieved through the distinctive façade and the public spaces that are distributed around the building.

The 95,000 sqm building is enveloped in a pattern of pleated aluminum mesh measuring 18mm in width and as a whole, visualizes like a woven lace or described like ‘soft dress for women’ by Kengo Kuma and associates.

Furthermore, depending on the time of day and positioning of the sun, the pleats produce an interesting play in light and shadow.

Internally, the office space continues the theme of pleats throughout the ceilings and walls – seen in the double height atrium space.

These organic and sculptural panels undulate across the surfaces and gives the environment a dynamic atmosphere.

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