LOCATION: Quanzhou Road , Xuhui District,  Shanghai, China｜

TYPE: Renovation, Community Center｜

SCALE: 3864.6 sqm｜

DESIGN/BUILT: 2022-2023 / 2024｜

PHOTOGRAPHY: Tian Fangfang 

Located at the intersection of Shang'aotang Waterfront Walkway and Quanzhou Road, Shang'Ao  Canal Social Service Center is a key node in the Shang'aotang neighborhood renewal project. The center integrates diverse functions, including a senior cafeteria, community library, party-building center, and more, aiming to provide high-quality services for residents.

This renovation focuses on enhancing functionality and architectural aesthetics through innovative design. A newly added east-west corridor connects the eastern entrance plaza with the western waterfront space, extending the spatial boundaries of the building and bringing the natural beauty of the waterfront greenery into the community center. The corridor serves both as a pathway and a space for engaging exploration, injecting vitality into the community.