Linong

The project Studio in Li-long is Interval Architects’ new workspace located in a well-preserved historic residential neighborhood in Hongkou district of Shanghai.    The office space was previously a residential apartment on the 1st floor of a three-story historically-preserved row house.  Unlike most Shanghai residences which are usually gated with a high degree of privacy, these row houses have their façade facing both the li-long, which is a very domestic and semi-public alley, and a public street (Jixiang Road) with some light traffic.  The façade facing Jixiang Rd. therefore forms a continuous storefront condition.   With this unique urban setting, our main refurbishment strategy is to c... More