在苏州河与城市记忆的交界处,Aedas院士及全球设计董事温子先博士(Dr. Andy Wen)带领团队,以集200米塔楼与商业裙楼于一体的上海大悦城二期北地块项目,为上海静安区的城市肌理注入当代活力。项目于2023年全面竣工,交付使用后原商业裙楼产权发生变更,由新的业主方进行了适应性改造优化,现已成为某知名企业总部空间。本文聚焦呈现Aedas团队在项目原始设计阶段的核心理念与设计策略。
Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Dr. Andy Wen, Shanghai COFCO Joy City Phase 2 integrates a 200m office towerwith 7 low-rise buildings, forming a dynamic architectural landmark that revitalises the district’s urban texture.Repurposed from its original retail function, the low-rise buildings now serve as the strategic headquarters of a leading enterprise, reflecting the flexibility and enduring value of the development.
The Phase 2 development is situated west of the Phase 1, which features a rooftop Ferris wheel and residential towers. The surrounding context features a blend of traditional garden villas alongside heritage buildings preserved within the site. The design honors the cultural legacy while shaping a future landmark that complements the evolving skyline.
▲ 项目所在地
Project location
▲ 复杂的城市肌理
Complex urban fabric
“建筑不仅是容器,更是与城市、居民对话的媒介。我们希望借由苏州河,以现代语汇回应历史,塑造一个呼吸、生长的活力核心。”温子先博士(Dr. Andy Wen)说道。
‘Architecture is a medium for dialogue between the city and its people.’ Andy shares. ‘The design responds to the local history to shape a vibrant development along Suzhou Creek.’
The tower’s massing is elegantly tapered at both top and bottom, shaping a refined architectural silhouette. Drawing inspiration from Suzhou Creek, the façade design abstracts the fluidity of water through wave-like aluminum louvers. These elements create a dynamic visual rhythm across the deep grey Low-E double-glazed curtain wall, forming a layered, flowing pattern that shifts with light. Beyond aesthetics, the louvers provide solar shading and reduce energy consumption. The ground-floor lobby features a double-height design, with full-height glazing that invites natural light into the space, delivering a grand and sophisticated arrival experience.
Seven low-rise buildings are arranged around the office tower on the west, establishing a dynamic east-west commercial axis that efficiently channels circulation and preserves the historical architecture within the development. A sunken plaza anchors the heart of the development, seamlessly connecting to a grand staircase that descends toward the basement level. The dual-ground-floor ensures smooth circulation and enhances spatial connectivity. Each building is articulated with layered terraces, enriching the architectural form while introducing generous public zones for interaction.
The low-rise buildingsdraw inspiration from the surrounding garden villas, adopting varied rooflines, multi-levelled terraces paired with aluminum grille windows reflect the architectural richness of traditional Shanghai streetscapes. Same architectural language is employed to establish a harmonious dialogue with the surrounding urban context.
▲ 与周边环境形成和谐对话
Integrate with the surrounding
▲ 裙楼立面
The facade of the podium
▲ 裙楼立面
The facade of the podium
“这是一处历史与未来的交汇点,我们希望为片区打造的不仅是一座地标,更是一个激发活力、承载记忆的城市客厅。”温子先博士(Dr. Andy Wen)分享道。
‘This is a place where history meets the future. The design does not only create a landmark, but shapes a vibrant urban living room that inspires energy and preserves memory,’ Andy shares.
▲ 独特的建筑轮廓
Unique architectural outline
▲ 高低错落的斜坡屋顶
The varied rooflines
位置:中国上海
设计及项目建筑师:Aedas
业主:上海新兰房地产开发有限公司
建筑面积:187,216平方米
竣工年份:2023年
主要设计人:温子先博士(Dr. Andy Wen),Aedas院士及全球设计董事
Location: Shanghai, China
Client: Shanghai Xinlan Real Estate Development Ltd.
Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Gross Floor Area: 187,216sq m
Year of Completion: 2023
Design Director: Dr. Andy Wen, Global Design Principal