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Fotografiska Shanghai

Fotografiska Shanghai 

AIM Architecture

Fotografiska Shanghai
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LEAD ARCHITECTS
Wendy Saunders, Vincent De Graaf

LDI
Liscence

VISUALIZATION
Jiao Yan

FF&E TEAM
Weisha Dai

STUDIO DIRECTOR
Yvonne Lim

PROJECT ARCHITECT
Davide Signorato, Ewa Szajda

ARCHITECTURAL/INTERIOR TEAM
Carlo Alberto Follo, Ferry Adrian Kesuma, Gabi Liu, Jo Jiao, Laile Li, Song Jie, Victor Mongin, Zhangyi

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Dongde Construction

MEP CONSULTANT
Isleng

PHOTOGRAPHS
Seth Powers

KITCHEN CONSULTANT
Pinq

LIGHTING CONSULTANT
Neko Lighting

ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT
Delhom

AV CONSULTANT
Sinoway

CLIENTS
Fotografiska

AREA
4637 M²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Shanghai, China

CATEGORY
Museums & Exhibit, Museum, Coffee Shop Interiors

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai, China. A New Address. Nestled along the captivating Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, a transformation took place.

What was once a bank warehouse steeped in the rich history of this vibrant city, is now a destination for art and culture: Fotografiska Shanghai.

Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

This new address is anything but your ordinary museum; it is a poetic immersion into the realm of visual narratives, woven through the lens of photography.

Revitalizing Heritage: A Fusion of Preservation and Regeneration. Preserving the Past, Reinventing the Future. Our approach to this historical building embodies both preservation and reinvention at its core.

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

We pay homage to the building's industrial legacy while fostering a new narrative, one deeply rooted in visual art and storytelling.

The integration of original brickwork, concrete beams, and industrial details in modern spaces forms a multi-layered environment, infusing authenticity, and intrigue.

Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

Beyond cultural significance, the project catalyzes neighborhood rejuvenation, transforming a dormant space into a dynamic cultural center.

An Inspired Design Strategy. The first-floor layout, inspired by Shanghai's diverse layers, embraces openness and fluidity.

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

Various functions coalesce, offering a sequence of moments organized to facilitate human interaction.

The restaurant, bar, retail space, and the ice cream shop blend old and new features, crafting a unique experience that merges historical richness with a contemporary twist.

Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

Journey through Light and Color. Navigating the Museum. Circulation within the museum unfolds through two grand staircases, reminiscent of its industrial past.

These staircases, subtly nodding to the origin of photography, reinforce the building's spine.

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

Custom-designed vertical lights along the walls guide visitors through the exhibits, not only serving as navigational elements but also creating a dynamic light experience through movement leading guests from one display to another.

A journey through a series of rooms, each enveloped in Fotografiska's curated colors, unfolds.

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai
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Despite the absence of natural light, deliberate ceiling spots accentuate photographs on the walls, creating an immersive experience where visual narratives come to life in a play of light and shadow.

Concrete walls, preserving the building's industrial authenticity, pay homage to its heritage. Transition spaces between exhibition areas serve as moments to reconnect with the building.

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

Minimal interventions focus on essentials, preserving the industrial authenticity of the original building.

Merging Tradition with Future Vision. The top floor presents a futuristic vision of the traditional garden room, merging indoor and outdoor spaces.

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers

The area offers access to a vast terrace with panoramic views, featuring a bar, cozy lounge, exclusive VIP room, and a terrace.

Retro charm, embodied in green and yellow tones and textures, big flower sitting islands and a bed of sunken seating, transports visitors through time, blending nostalgia with modern elegance.

Cultural Hub Beyond Exhibitions. Fotografiska Shanghai is not just a museum, it’s a cultural hub.

Beyond exhibitions, it will host workshops, lectures, and events, fostering a community of artists, enthusiasts, and curious minds who share a passion of photography.

Fotografiska Shanghai
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Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers
Fotografiska Shanghai
© Seth Powers


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