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MÉCA (Maison de l’Économie Creatives et de la Culture en Aquitaine) – ULI Global Awards for Excellence Winner
Learn more about 2022 ULI Global Awards for Excellence Finalist, MÉCA (Bordeaux, France).
Location: Shanghai, China
Developer: ANKEN Group
Designer: ANKEN Group
Site Size: 0.7 Acres (0.29 ha)
ANKEN Alley 363 Changping is a five-building network of repurposed, formerly dilapidated warehouses and factory buildings linked by public lanes, rooftops, and art, located in the heart of Shanghai’s Jing’an district. Totaling some 6,680 square meters (71,900 sq ft) of space, the project has preserved the historic architecture and character of the existing buildings, and is now home to top-class design studios, boutique offices, fashion showrooms, and art galleries, offering a mix of uses that reflect the cultural dynamic of the city.
Jury Statement: The jury recognized ANKEN Alley for its innovative ownership structure, adaptive reuse of smaller midblock buildings, and use of prefabricated and low-carbon materials to create imaginatively activated alleyways and ideal office space for small businesses.
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