MVRDV restores former cement factory for west bund dream center in shanghai
Briefly

The GATE M West Bund Dream Center repurposes the former Shanghai Cement Factory site into an 80,000-square-meter cultural destination. This site previously contained industrial relics including silos and unfinished commercial structures. MVRDV implemented adaptive reuse by retaining industrial elements while integrating modern features. Key constructions include the M Factory, a repurposed shed that houses a food market and cultural hall, and a silo turned into a climbing center. Bright orange circulation elements contrast with the concrete textures, signaling access points and enhancing the site's identity.
The GATE M West Bund Dream Center transforms a former cement factory site into a vibrant cultural destination, reimagining industrial remnants into spaces for public life.
MVRDV's adaptive reuse strategy introduces new connections while preserving industrial memory, featuring bright-colored staircases and new structures that add coherence to the site.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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