Palmer & Turner Consultants (Shanghai) Ltd: Winner of World Design Awards 2023. NEW BUND 31 is located in the Qiantan of Pudong New District, Shanghai, China. It consists of office, hotel, cultural center, and commercial space. The buildings are interconnected by corridors, and there are underground and above-ground connections to the Dongfang Sports Center underground station and the BRT bus station. It is a mixed-use TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) project that integrates various functions. The project is situated near the intersection of Jiyang Road and the Middle Ring Road, surrounded by greenery and offering expansive views. The varied building volumes and the curved-shaped cultural center create a rhythmic skyline. The outdoor environment will feature a public red carpet walkway and grass music festivals, creating a unique branding characteristic of “NEW BUND 31” and becoming a landmark in Pudong New District, Shanghai.

The cultural center is located on the east side of the site and includes a 2500-seat theater, a black box performance space, and four multifunctional rehearsal halls. The backstage and supporting facilities are distributed from B1 to F5, with a reasonable functional layout and independent circulation for audiences, VIPs, and performers. The cultural center features a hyperbolic curved glass facade, while the podium building has a free-form design, reflecting the concept of a cultural ribbon. The theater has three levels of seating and utilizes room-within-a-room acoustic treatment. The ground floor is equipped with a lifting platform, movable seats, and LED variable stage, making it the largest indoor professional performance venue in Shanghai.

This project has been awarded a three-star green building design certification and has received the LEED Gold Award.

Project Details
Firm
Palmer & Turner Consultants (Shanghai) Ltd

Architect
Palmer & Turner Consultants (Shanghai) Ltd

Project Name
NEW BUND 31

Client
Shun Tak Holdings Limited

World Design Awards Category
Cultural Built

Project Location
Shanghai

Team
Palmer & Turner Consultants (Shanghai) Ltd

Country
China

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