In-Bund Office Building
The In-Bund Office Building is located on the east bank of the Huangpu River. It was originally the Xinhua Wharf Industrial Building, with a century-long history. The building has deep red bricks as its major design elements that creating a unique style manifesting the combination of old and new. The designers have used Shanghai Memories as the major interior design concept. The facade materials and the spatial features of those external balconies were further adapted to the atrium design. The strong contrast of light and shade was created throughout the interior space. The office environment has included its original architectural element, the octagonal columns, as part of the interior plan. The large staircase, which in the atrium, it not only connects the two formerly detached parts together, but also provides public spaces for communication and relaxation.