1933 Old Slaughter House [上海1933老场坊]
Reconversion of industrial area into a creative industry
Location: [虹口区，沙泾路10号] No.10 Shajing Road, Hongkou, Shanghai
Typology: Former Industrial Area Contracting authority: Shanghai Municipal Council Year: 2008 (Renovation)
Designed by British architect Balfours and built in 1933, this slaughterhouse was one of the biggest in Asia. In accordance with its original requirements it has a sturdy structure and a large atrium. Its original architecture, which has been preserved, is a combination of Chinese and Western elements. In 2008 the building has been renovated into a creative centre that coexists with commercial spaces.
Keywords: Art in the city
Reconversion of industrial area into a creative industry
Location: [虹口区，沙泾路10号] No.10 Shajing Road, Hongkou, Shanghai
Typology: Former Industrial Area Contracting authority: Shanghai Municipal Council Year: 2008 (Renovation)
Designed by British architect Balfours and built in 1933, this slaughterhouse was one of the biggest in Asia. In accordance with its original requirements it has a sturdy structure and a large atrium. Its original architecture, which has been preserved, is a combination of Chinese and Western elements. In 2008 the building has been renovated into a creative centre that coexists with commercial spaces.
Keywords: Art in the city