Curly Cube / People's Architecture Office | ArchDaily

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Completed in 2023 in Shanghai, China. Images by Yumeng Zhu. Curly Cube is a modular public art installation that transforms public spaces into vibrant hubs for social interaction and engagement. Set in a park...

Save this picture!© Yumeng Zhu+ 24 Curated by 韩爽 - HAN Shuang Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1026819/curly-cube-peoples-architecture-office Clipboard "COPY" CopyTemporary Installations, Public Architecture•Shanghai, China Architects: People's Architecture Office Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023 Photographs Photographs:Yumeng Zhu Lead Architects: He Zhe, James Shen, Zang Feng Structural Consultant: Beijing Shouan Architectural Structure Studio, Liu Su Construction Team: Shanghai Xuben Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. Category: Temporary Installations, Public ArchitectureDesign Team: Guo Mingran, Zhang Meng, Yao RuojinClient: West Bund, Serge FerrariLighting Design Team: Pang LeiCity: ShanghaiCountry: ChinaMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture!© Yumeng Zhu Text description provided by the architects. Curly Cube is a modular public art installation that transforms public spaces into vibrant hubs for social interaction and engagement. Set in a park along Shanghai's Huangpu River, the installation features a seamless, curvilinear form crafted from tensile membranes stretched over lightweight 2-meter square frames. Inspired by the Gyroid minimal surface, the design combines visual fluidity with material efficiency, creating a striking and sustainable structure.

Originally published on April 07, 2026. Curated by Construction News.

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