B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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架构师提供的文本描述。作为未来城市建筑发展的领头羊，上海西外滩建筑今年面临着新的挑战-世界人工智能会议(世界人工智能大会)将于2018年9月17日至19日在这里举行。作为2018年世界人工智能会议的主要会场之一，B会场的设计于2018年4月启动，随后于6月开始紧凑建造。最后，在9月份成功地实现了8885整个㎡空间。

Text description provided by the architects. The leading development for future urban architecture, Shanghai West Bund Construction has taken on a new challenge this year - the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) will be held here between September 17-19, 2018. As one of the main venues for the 2018 World AI Conference, the design for Venue B was initiated in April 2018, followed by compact construction in June. Finally the whole 8885 ㎡ space was successfully realized in September.

Text description provided by the architects. The leading development for future urban architecture, Shanghai West Bund Construction has taken on a new challenge this year - the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) will be held here between September 17-19, 2018. As one of the main venues for the 2018 World AI Conference, the design for Venue B was initiated in April 2018, followed by compact construction in June. Finally the whole 8885 ㎡ space was successfully realized in September.

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通过诸如互联网、虚拟现实和机器人智能等算法技术，人工智能已经迅速更新了我们对世界的看法。如何在100天内展示一个承载人工智能技术精髓的城市公共展览空间？当人工智能时代到来时，这个设计过程是否能够回应我们未来建筑业的概念和技术潜力？

Through algorithmic technologies such as the Internet, virtual reality, and robotic intelligence, AI has been rapidly refreshing our perceptions about the world. How can we present an urban public exhibition space, which carries the essence of AI technology in 100 days? When AI era has arrived, can this design process respond to the conceptual and technological potentials of our future construction industry?

Through algorithmic technologies such as the Internet, virtual reality, and robotic intelligence, AI has been rapidly refreshing our perceptions about the world. How can we present an urban public exhibition space, which carries the essence of AI technology in 100 days? When AI era has arrived, can this design process respond to the conceptual and technological potentials of our future construction industry?

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

b展馆。图三芳田

该大厦位于上海市中心徐汇河畔，毗邻生机勃勃的滨水区。它毗邻西外滩艺术中心(A楼)和许多其他艺术空间，如西岸艺术博物馆、坦克上海艺术园和龙华太阳港。随着人工智能会议和技术产业的聚集，艺术与技术的融合已成为西岸河岸城市化的一个新课题。通过简单的形式、实用的结构、机器人的独创性(人机协作)和完全预制的结构体系，我们能够快速实现绿色、工业化、智能化的建筑，并充分提出数字化建筑的系统解决方案。

The Building is located next to the vibrant waterfront of Xuhui Riverside in the heart of Shanghai. It is adjacent to the West Bund Art Center (Building A) and many other art spaces such as the West Bund Art Museum, the Tank Shanghai Art Parkand the Longhua Heliport. Along with the gathering of artificial intelligence conference and technology industries, the integration of art and technology has become a new topic of riverside urbanizations at the West Bund. Through simple form, pragmatic construction, cyborg ingenuity (man-machine cooperation) and fully prefabricated structure system, we are able to quickly realize the green, industrialized and intelligent architecture, and fully present the systematic solution for digital construction.

The Building is located next to the vibrant waterfront of Xuhui Riverside in the heart of Shanghai. It is adjacent to the West Bund Art Center (Building A) and many other art spaces such as the West Bund Art Museum, the Tank Shanghai Art Parkand the Longhua Heliport. Along with the gathering of artificial intelligence conference and technology industries, the integration of art and technology has become a new topic of riverside urbanizations at the West Bund. Through simple form, pragmatic construction, cyborg ingenuity (man-machine cooperation) and fully prefabricated structure system, we are able to quickly realize the green, industrialized and intelligent architecture, and fully present the systematic solution for digital construction.

 The Elytra Filament Pavilion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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白色：绿西岸内的简单几何，白色的色调统一了整个西外滩公共建筑的语言。相当“克制”的形式和色彩，重新勾勒出上海西海岸独特的当代艺术氛围。同时，优雅的白色和绿色的开放空间在河边形成了一个简洁的对话。这种平淡的状态似乎已成为每个人的默契和共识。

WHITE: Simple Geometry Within Green West Bund The tone of white unites the overall language of the West Bund public buildings. The rather “restrained” form and color reoutlines the unique contemporary art atmosphere on the west coast of Shanghai. Meanwhile,the elegant white and green open space along the riverside forms up a concise dialogue. Such plain state seems to have become the tacit understanding andconsensus of everyone.

WHITE: Simple Geometry Within Green West Bund The tone of white unites the overall language of the West Bund public buildings. The rather “restrained” form and color reoutlines the unique contemporary art atmosphere on the west coast of Shanghai. Meanwhile,the elegant white and green open space along the riverside forms up a concise dialogue. Such plain state seems to have become the tacit understanding andconsensus of everyone.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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从大卫·奇波菲尔(David Chipperfield)的“西外滩艺术博物馆”(West Bund Art Museum)到桑纳全新的办公空间，每一座建筑都试图通过纯粹的几何形式来回应西岸河畔网络和封闭社区的空间规划。B场地的聚集完全符合西岸河岸的城市结构。根据未来展览、高峰会议和论坛的功能，将设计有机地分为三个主要部分，平面也形成了一个简单的整体。几何的自然扭曲与城市街道和周围建筑的质感相呼应。场地B的主体积采用最简单的施工语言-斜屋顶，适用于快速施工，也可在今后不同的应用中采用。

From the West Bund Art Museum by David Chipperfiled to SANNA’s brand new office space, every piece of architecture is trying to respond to the spatial planning of the West Bund Riverside network and closed neighborhood through pure geometric forms. The massing of Venue B fully responds to the urban fabric of the riverside at West Bund. According to the functions of future exhibitions, summits, and forums, the design is organically divided into three main parts, and the plane also formes a simple integrity. The natural twist of the geometry echoes the texture of the city streets and surrounding buildings. The main volume of Venue B employs the most simple construction language — sloping roof, which suits well into rapid construction and can also be adopted by different uses in future.

From the West Bund Art Museum by David Chipperfiled to SANNA’s brand new office space, every piece of architecture is trying to respond to the spatial planning of the West Bund Riverside network and closed neighborhood through pure geometric forms. The massing of Venue B fully responds to the urban fabric of the riverside at West Bund. According to the functions of future exhibitions, summits, and forums, the design is organically divided into three main parts, and the plane also formes a simple integrity. The natural twist of the geometry echoes the texture of the city streets and surrounding buildings. The main volume of Venue B employs the most simple construction language — sloping roof, which suits well into rapid construction and can also be adopted by different uses in future.

 City Relationship

城市关系

区间：在建筑物之间的共用花园，场地B的三个主要建筑物的扭曲产生两个三角形的公园入口-一个具有遮蔽和半开口的共享城市绿色空间。踏进这个花园后，你可以立刻感受到木结构的温暖。白色和木材的混合是一个意想不到的惊喜，也是一个让人们放松并愿意保持和互动的空间。

INTERVAL: Shared Gardens In Between Buildings The twist of the three main buildings of Venue B creates two triangular park entrances – a shared urban green space with shelter and semi-openings. After stepping into this garden, you can immediately feel the warmth of the timber structure. The blend of white and wood is an unexpected surprise, and it is also a space that makes people relaxed and willing to stay and interact.

INTERVAL: Shared Gardens In Between Buildings The twist of the three main buildings of Venue B creates two triangular park entrances – a shared urban green space with shelter and semi-openings. After stepping into this garden, you can immediately feel the warmth of the timber structure. The blend of white and wood is an unexpected surprise, and it is also a space that makes people relaxed and willing to stay and interact.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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在考虑了功能定位、使用分析、维护、安全管理以及未来三大功能空间的不同用途之后，这两个公园表达了两种主要场景。当它们完全开放时，它们就成为城市结构中的一个袖珍公园，当它们半开放时，它们表示循环和缝合在一起，在峰顶之间充当休憩站的同时，它们也在缓冲内部交通。

After considering functional positioning, usage analysis, maintenance, security management, and different usages in the future for the three main functional spaces, the two public parks express two major scenarios. When they are fully opened, they become a pocket park within the city fabric and when they are semi-opened, they indicates the circulation and stitches together the three main volumes.While they serve as rest stations in between the summits, they are also buffering the internal traffic.

After considering functional positioning, usage analysis, maintenance, security management, and different usages in the future for the three main functional spaces, the two public parks express two major scenarios. When they are fully opened, they become a pocket park within the city fabric and when they are semi-opened, they indicates the circulation and stitches together the three main volumes.While they serve as rest stations in between the summits, they are also buffering the internal traffic.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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此外，我们还设计了一个120㎡半透明3D打印咖啡厅在更大的花园和近50个座位，以形成一个空间休息，沟通和茶休息期间。展馆在增强空间功能的同时，也增加了空间个性和特色的新层次。

In addition, we designed a 120 ㎡ translucent 3D printed coffee pavilion within the larger garden and nearly 50 seats to form a space for rest, communication and tea breaks during the summit. While enhancing the functionality of the space, the pavilion also adds in a new level of spatial personality and feature.

In addition, we designed a 120 ㎡ translucent 3D printed coffee pavilion within the larger garden and nearly 50 seats to form a space for rest, communication and tea breaks during the summit. While enhancing the functionality of the space, the pavilion also adds in a new level of spatial personality and feature.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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覆盖范围：温暖的参数木材结构共享花园被分成两个三角形，它们自然地被定义为一个移动空间和一个静态空间。这两个庭院都是数字预制木拱形屋顶，其中较大的一个跨度为40米，其结构厚度只有0.5米左右。它是世界上最经济的钢-木互支撑屋盖.

COVERAGE: Warm Parametric Timber Structure The shared garden is separated into two triangles, which are naturally defined as one moving and one static space. Both courtyards are covered with digital prefabricated timber vaulted roof, in which the larger one has a span of 40 meters and its structural thickness is only about 0.5 meters. It is the most economical inter-supported steel-wood roof in the world.

COVERAGE: Warm Parametric Timber Structure The shared garden is separated into two triangles, which are naturally defined as one moving and one static space. Both courtyards are covered with digital prefabricated timber vaulted roof, in which the larger one has a span of 40 meters and its structural thickness is only about 0.5 meters. It is the most economical inter-supported steel-wood roof in the world.

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1-1 [地名] [美国] 塞克申

通过算法，该形式稍微拱起，并且力均匀地分布。整个拱通过钢构架的横向布置来平衡，并且在三个角被进一步加强。将内木拱优化为双空叠合梁，通过数字形式发现进一步细化所有梁的几何尺寸，使每个单梁在胶合过程中达到最佳的物化性能。安装过程只需要3-4个劳动力，大大提高了现场施工效率。所有的光束头都以参数化的方式被优化，然后使用这样的数据来引导数字制造用于研磨和钻孔。该接缝具有标准化的中空铝结构，其进一步降低屋顶重量，同时便于预制和现场施工。

Through algorithms, the form is slightly arched and the force is evenly distributed. The overall arch is balanced by the lateral arrangement of the steel trusses and is further reinforced at the three corners. The inner timber arches are optimized to the double-hollow superimposed beams, and the geometrical dimensions of all the beams are further refined by digital form-finding, so that every single beam can be optimally materialized during gluing. The installation process only requires 3-4 labors, which has significantly improved the construction efficiency on site. All beam heads are optimized in a parametric manner and such data is then used to guide the digital fabrication for milling and boring. The joints feature a standardized hollow aluminum structure that further reduces roof weight while facilitating prefabrication and on-site construction.

Through algorithms, the form is slightly arched and the force is evenly distributed. The overall arch is balanced by the lateral arrangement of the steel trusses and is further reinforced at the three corners. The inner timber arches are optimized to the double-hollow superimposed beams, and the geometrical dimensions of all the beams are further refined by digital form-finding, so that every single beam can be optimally materialized during gluing. The installation process only requires 3-4 labors, which has significantly improved the construction efficiency on site. All beam heads are optimized in a parametric manner and such data is then used to guide the digital fabrication for milling and boring. The joints feature a standardized hollow aluminum structure that further reduces roof weight while facilitating prefabrication and on-site construction.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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现场施工2000平方米的木壳只需29天.从侧面看，天花板略高于主要会议空间，从而使地面通风更好。顶部覆盖聚碳酸酯瓦楞纸板。光线通过几层被过滤并洒在花园里。

On-site construction for the 2000 square meter timber shell only took 29 days. From the side, the ceiling is slightly above the main conference space, which results a better ventilation on ground level. The top is covered by polycarbonate corrugated board. Light is filtered through several layers and sprinkled in the gardens.

On-site construction for the 2000 square meter timber shell only took 29 days. From the side, the ceiling is slightly above the main conference space, which results a better ventilation on ground level. The top is covered by polycarbonate corrugated board. Light is filtered through several layers and sprinkled in the gardens.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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机器人：在花园中央的3D机器人打印亭，我们设计并建造了世界上最大的3D机器人打印咖啡亭，其中包括一个咖啡吧、桌子、椅子和其他设施室。展馆的形式是通过5对拱门来实现的。通过平面线确定形状逻辑，并根据力确定拱起模式。印刷方法逐步优化，将力、形和施工过程完全结合起来。

CYBORG: 3D Robotic Printed Pavilion In the middle of the garden, we designed and built the world's largest 3D Robotic Printed Coffee Pavilion, which includes a coffee bar, tables, chairs, and other facility rooms. The form for the pavilion is realized through 5 pairs of arches. The shape logic is determined through the plane lines,and the arching mode is confirmed according to forces. The printing method is gradually optimized to completely integrate the force, form and construction process.

CYBORG: 3D Robotic Printed Pavilion In the middle of the garden, we designed and built the world's largest 3D Robotic Printed Coffee Pavilion, which includes a coffee bar, tables, chairs, and other facility rooms. The form for the pavilion is realized through 5 pairs of arches. The shape logic is determined through the plane lines,and the arching mode is confirmed according to forces. The printing method is gradually optimized to completely integrate the force, form and construction process.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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展馆采用了一系列的结构优化技术，包括结构拓扑分析算法，以模拟原始形状的结构性能。同时，利用机器人技术实现了改性塑料的空间打印过程。废旧塑料被回收再利用，并经过特殊的改性，形成了一种轻质、高强度的结构.

The pavilion uses a series of structural optimization technology, which includes algorithm for structural topology analysis to simulate the structural performance of the original shape. Meanwhile, the space printing process of modified plastic is also realized through the algorithm of robotic technology. Waste plastics are recycled and specially modified to form a lightweight and high-strength structure.

The pavilion uses a series of structural optimization technology, which includes algorithm for structural topology analysis to simulate the structural performance of the original shape. Meanwhile, the space printing process of modified plastic is also realized through the algorithm of robotic technology. Waste plastics are recycled and specially modified to form a lightweight and high-strength structure.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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采用机器人空间打印技术，实现了三维展馆的大跨度、轻量化结构。从设计到施工的整个过程都庆祝人机智能的合作，这也是快速施工的原因。总共，数字设计和制造技术在25天内帮助实现了200平方米的印刷建筑面积、40张印刷椅子和12张桌子。

The large-span and lightweight structure of the 3D pavilion is realized through robotic space printing techniques. The entire process from design to construction celebrates the cooperation of man-machine intelligence, which is also the reason for such rapid construction. In total, digital design and fabrication technologies have helped to achieve 200 m² printed building areas, 40 printed chairs and 12 tables within 25 days.

The large-span and lightweight structure of the 3D pavilion is realized through robotic space printing techniques. The entire process from design to construction celebrates the cooperation of man-machine intelligence, which is also the reason for such rapid construction. In total, digital design and fabrication technologies have helped to achieve 200 m² printed building areas, 40 printed chairs and 12 tables within 25 days.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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物质性：场馆B前面的长丝展馆，黑白相间的展馆，为优雅的白色建筑增添了一丝轻盈的气息。Elytra丝展馆是由斯图加特大学计算设计研究所和建筑结构和结构设计研究所(ITKE)的团队设计和建造的。该设计采用机械缠绕技术，集建筑、工程和生物模拟原理于一体。

MATERIALITY: The Elytra Filament Pavilion At the front of the Venue B, a black and white pavilion adds a touch of lightness to the elegant white buildings. The Elytra Filament pavilion is designed and constructed by the team from the University of Stuttgart’s Institute for Computational Design (ICD) and the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE). Fabricated by robotic winding techniques, the design has integrated architecture, engineeringand biomimicry principles.

MATERIALITY: The Elytra Filament Pavilion At the front of the Venue B, a black and white pavilion adds a touch of lightness to the elegant white buildings. The Elytra Filament pavilion is designed and constructed by the team from the University of Stuttgart’s Institute for Computational Design (ICD) and the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE). Fabricated by robotic winding techniques, the design has integrated architecture, engineeringand biomimicry principles.

 The Elytra Filament Pavilion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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200平方米的展馆结构灵感来自自然界中发现的轻质结构原理-飞行甲虫前翼壳的纤维结构。天篷由40个六角形组件单元组成，每个单元由树脂浸泡的玻璃和碳纤维组成。透明玻璃纤维构成一个空间脚手架，主要是结构上的黑色碳纤维。因为它们比玻璃纤维提供了更高的刚度和强度。在采用高结构性能的同时，展馆也表现出特别轻的结构。

The 200m² pavilion structure is inspired by lightweight construction principlesfound in nature – the fibrous structures of the forewing shells of flying beetles known as elytra.The canopy is made up of 40 hexagonal component cells and each is made of resin-soaked glass and carbon fibers. The transparent glass fibers form a spatial scaffold onto which the primarily structural black carbon fibers are applied, as they offer significantly higher stiffness and strength than the glass fibers. While adopting high structural performance, the pavilion also expresses exceptionally lightweight structure.

The 200m² pavilion structure is inspired by lightweight construction principlesfound in nature – the fibrous structures of the forewing shells of flying beetles known as elytra.The canopy is made up of 40 hexagonal component cells and each is made of resin-soaked glass and carbon fibers. The transparent glass fibers form a spatial scaffold onto which the primarily structural black carbon fibers are applied, as they offer significantly higher stiffness and strength than the glass fibers. While adopting high structural performance, the pavilion also expresses exceptionally lightweight structure.

 The Elytra Filament Pavilion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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智能：完全预制模块化系统，西岸世界人工智能会议地点B试图重新定义整个过程从设计到建设。数据模型取代了传统的图纸格式，成为表格、结构、预制和现场安装的媒介。通过数字化造型、参数优化和并行制作与施工数据，试图重新定义建筑各方面的智能化方式，实现智能设计与施工的集成。

INTELLIGENCE: Fully Prefabricated Modular System West Bund World AI Conference Venue B attempts to redefine the entire process from design to construction. The data model has replaced the traditional format of drawings and become the medium for form, structure, prefabrication and on-site installation. Through digital form-finding, parametric optimization and parallel date for fabrication and construction, we are trying to redefine different ways of intelligentization in all aspects of architecture, and realizing the integration of intelligent design and construction.

INTELLIGENCE: Fully Prefabricated Modular System West Bund World AI Conference Venue B attempts to redefine the entire process from design to construction. The data model has replaced the traditional format of drawings and become the medium for form, structure, prefabrication and on-site installation. Through digital form-finding, parametric optimization and parallel date for fabrication and construction, we are trying to redefine different ways of intelligentization in all aspects of architecture, and realizing the integration of intelligent design and construction.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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主体空间采用预制轻铝桁架系统，这是一个成熟的系统，允许精确的施工。它也是所有已知材料中最轻的单位重量的建筑系统。考虑到快速施工的需要，建筑模型和外观处理正在尝试采用传统产品。同时，为了提高主立面的城市整体性，在设计中增加了精钢龙骨系统和半隐蔽聚碳酸酯幕墙。龙骨处理创造了一个半透明的空间纹理，优雅地将城市空间转化为展览空间。主入口被略微缩回，屋顶的延伸被用来形成入口走廊的入口，表示主门廊的开口。然而，规模并不能鼓励人们在入口处停留太久，从而能够管理沿街的交通。

The main space uses prefabricated light aluminum truss system, which is a mature system and allows for accurate construction. It is also the building system with the lightest unit weight from all the known materials. Considering the need of rapid construction, the building model and façades treatments are trying to employ conventional products. At the same time, in order to improve the urban integrity of the main façade, a refined cross-steel keel system and a semi-concealed polycarbonate curtain wall are added into the design. The keel treatment creates a translucent spatial texture, elegantly transforming and filtering the urban space into the exhibition space. The main entrance is slightly retracted, and the extension of the roof is used to form a gateway for the entrance gallery, indicating the openings of the main façade.The scale however, does not show an encouragement for people to stay too long at the entrance and thus is able to manage the traffic along the street.

The main space uses prefabricated light aluminum truss system, which is a mature system and allows for accurate construction. It is also the building system with the lightest unit weight from all the known materials. Considering the need of rapid construction, the building model and façades treatments are trying to employ conventional products. At the same time, in order to improve the urban integrity of the main façade, a refined cross-steel keel system and a semi-concealed polycarbonate curtain wall are added into the design. The keel treatment creates a translucent spatial texture, elegantly transforming and filtering the urban space into the exhibition space. The main entrance is slightly retracted, and the extension of the roof is used to form a gateway for the entrance gallery, indicating the openings of the main façade.The scale however, does not show an encouragement for people to stay too long at the entrance and thus is able to manage the traffic along the street.

 B Pavillion. Image © Fangfang Tian

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每一侧的接口根据操作的需要进行修改。例如，主街道的正面尽可能地关闭，以避免对首脑会议的噪音和中断。然而，FaheradeConneeding到Gardens，被广泛地开放以允许在会议之间的光和自然中放松。在满足声学特性的同时，采用成熟的多层复合屋面系统来提高整个工程的能源性能。

The interfaces on each side are modified according to the needs of operation. For instance, the facade to the main street is closed as much as possible to avoid noise and interruptions to the summits. The façade conneting to gardens however, is widely opened up to allow relaxation within light and nature in between conferences. A mature multi-layer composite roofing system is used to enhance the energy performance of the entire project while meeting the acoustic characteristics.

The interfaces on each side are modified according to the needs of operation. For instance, the facade to the main street is closed as much as possible to avoid noise and interruptions to the summits. The façade conneting to gardens however, is widely opened up to allow relaxation within light and nature in between conferences. A mature multi-layer composite roofing system is used to enhance the energy performance of the entire project while meeting the acoustic characteristics.

 Wood Construction. Image © Fangfang Tian

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Architects Archi-Union Architecture

Location Longtengdadao, Shanghai, China

Lead Archtiect Philip F. Yuan

Architecture Design Team Alex Han, Jinxi Jin, Lei Lin, Jinyu Huang, Xiao Zhang

3D Robotic Printed Pavilion Design Ce Li, Chun Xu, Sijie Gao, Zhenxiang Huang

Interior Fuzi He, Jingyan Tang

Structural Engineer Zhun Zhang, Junchao Shen, Tao Huang, Rui Wang

MEP Ying Yu, Yong Wang, Dawei Wei

Area 8885.0 m2

Project Year 2018

Photographs Fangfang Tian

Category Exhibition Center