Shanghai Natural History Museum – Shanghai China
Building: Shanghai Natural History Museum
Location: Shanghai China
Architect: Perkins + Will
Mechanical and Structural Engineer: Tongji University Architectural Design & Research Institute
Contractor: Shanghai Construction Group
Completed: 2015
AEInterests:
Natural inspirations: form derived from nautilus shell, central wall with cellular structure pattern, wall of vegetation, and stone wall like tectonic plates; Chinese cultural elements; skin maximizes daylight and minimizes solar gain, pond offers evaporative cooling, geothermal heating and cooling, and rain water collection
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