MAD Architects Reimagines a Former Cement Factory Warehouse in Shanghai with a Floating Ark

Renovation of Shanghai Zhangjiang Cement Factory. Image © MAD ArchitectsMAD Architects has unveiled the project for the renovation of the "Wanmicang" warehouse on the southside of the Shanghai Zhangjiang Cement Factory. The building is set to be transformed into a multifunctional public waterfront space for culture, creativity, and commerce. The project maintains the character of the former industrial site but introduces a new addition in the form of an ark-like metal 'floating' volume, cre