Shanghai Industrial Museum
Inspired by the concept of Engine
2023
Introduction
Snøhetta’s competition proposal for the Shanghai Industrial Museum stands as testament to the city’s rich industrial heritage, showcasing the spirit of innovation and progress.
Inspired by the concept of “Engine”, the architectural design embodies the power, precision, and dynamism of this vital machine.
Technical details
Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization
Photo: Mir
Unifying roof
The dynamic environment fosters creativity, pushing the boundaries of both design and engineering.
The sweeping roof is the museum’s unifying element, and its long spanning modular structure is inhabitable – facilitating flexible and responsive interior planning.
Underneath, a grand atrium serves as the heart; connection the exhibition journey like an intricate network of a machine.
Photo: Proloog
Photo: Proloog
Photo: Proloog