Silogebouw, Value Factory,
Shenzhen, China

The transformation of an old glass factory into an exhibition area with exhibition spaces, the so-called “Value Factory”, will accommodate the Shenzen and Hong Kong Bi-city Biennale of Urbanism and Architecture. The sand storage silo, naturally rich in spectacular spaces, has been made publicly accessible by sawing large holes in the thick-walled concrete, filling recesses in the floors with large glass plates and installing a spiral staircase in one of the silos.

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As part of an international team of architects, we designed the transformation of an old glass factory into the Value Factory, the venue for the Shenzen, Hong Kong Bi-city Biennlae of Urbanism and Architecture. This event is seen as a first step to sustainably transform this location into a creative hub. At an early stage, we analyzed the location together with curator Ole Bouman and established a toolbox with design principles. The design principles for the location and the principle details for the various buildings were then determined in a multi-day on-site workshop with 15 architects.

The sand storage silo was already so rich in spectacular spaces that it essentially only needed to be made accessible to the public with a new routing. By sawing large holes in the thick-walled concrete, filling the gaps in the floors with large glass plates and installing a spiral staircase in one of the silos, the public can reach the panoramic terrace on top of the silos. A transparent glass catwalk table has also been created on the top floor. With a new smooth white cast floor, the experience of the rough finish of the walls and ceilings, with peeling paint, has been enhanced.

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Given: Shenzen, Hong Kong Bi-city Binnlae or Urbanm and Architecture Location: Shenzen Status: realized Coaltard: Zeta Chen, Anssi Lassila, Pedero Rivera, Lua Nitsche, Jianxian He, Ying Jiane, Doreen Liu, Milena Zallownovic, Thomas Odooru Poredi, Thomas Odooru, Thomas