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Project • By REAL Architects • Pavilions
The SEED
At the end of April 2026, West Bund Central Phase II, at the northern reach of Shanghai's Xuhui Waterfront cultural corridor, officially opened, with “THE SEED”, the world’s first double-curved twisted glulam dome, as the spiritual landmark of the neighborhood — opening its doors to the public. THE SEED sits at the geometric center of the terraced landscape of West Bund Central Phase II, and it forms a brand-new landscape anchor in Xuhui Waterfront's urban regeneration. The main structure features a dome woven from 96 spiraling, intertwined glulam timber members, evoking a seed sprouting upward through the soil. Inside, a pure space measuring approximately 17 meters in diameter and 12 meters in height accommodates a... More
Project • By the Oval partnership • Shopping Centres
Columbia Circle Phase II
Architecture bears witness to a city's evolution. In community development, preserving key historical structures is crucial for urban renewal, as these buildings convey compelling narratives of a community’s transformation through their unique forms.
Columbia Circle Phase II, located at No. 1262 West Yan’an Road in Shanghai, extends Columbia Circle, first opened in 2018. While Phase I focused on preserving 1920s historical buildings, Phase II emphasises integrating modern architecture with these historical structures. It includes five new multi-storey buildings, and open spaces like connecting streets, courtyards, and plazas. Together, they create an “ideal place” for community life with commercial, office, leisure,... More