Riverside 66
Tianjin Region · China
Savor a delightful Tiajin style dim sum or Dumplings for lunch. Then visit the biggest shopping mall in Tianjin, It was designed by KPF architecture firm from United States. The Shape is like aircraft carrier with super shell. The architectural review and the 2010 AIA New York Chapter's Design awards.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Riverside 66
Welcome to Riverside 66, a landmark that stands as a staggering testament to the philosophy of adaptive reuse in modern urban planning. As we stand before this colossal glass and steel structure, it is essential to recognize that…
Listen in the app2The Facade — A Study in Low-Energy Brilliance
Let us examine the exterior facade, which is an engineering marvel in its own right. The most striking feature is the massive, curved glass skin that stretches over 380 meters, making it one of the longest structural glass…
Listen in the app3The Historic Heart — The Former Zhejiang Industrial Bank
We now move to the psychological and physical core of Riverside 66: the original Zhejiang Industrial Bank building. Constructed in the early 20th century, this structure was a symbol of the 'Tianjin Financial Street' era, when…
Listen in the app4Starbucks Reserve — The Great Banking Hall Reimagined
Perhaps the most famous iteration of adaptive reuse within this complex is the Starbucks Reserve flagship store. It occupies the former main banking hall, and it is widely considered one of the most beautiful Starbucks locations…
Listen in the app5The Grand Atrium — A Canopy of Glass
Stepping out from the historic bank hall, we find ourselves in the soaring modern atrium. This space is a celebration of light and volume. …
Listen in the app6Retail as Urban Sculpture — The Curvature of the Shell
As we walk toward the northern end of the complex, let us consider the building as a piece of urban sculpture. The 'cigar-shaped' plan of Riverside 66 is not just an aesthetic whim; it is a response to the specific constraints of…
Listen in the app7The Upper Terraces — Perspectives on the Peace District
Finally, we ascend to the upper levels, where the mall offers some of its most spectacular vistas. The Peace District of Tianjin is a rich tapestry of history, containing some of the best-preserved European-style architecture in…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Riverside 66, I hope you take away a deep appreciation for the complexity involved in merging two disparate eras of architecture. This site is far more than a commercial hub; it is a successful…
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What is Riverside 66?
Riverside 66 is a place in Tianjin Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tianjin Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.1277, 117.2002 |
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