Located in Shanghai’s Xuhui District, The WEAVE is a 193,750 SF prominent urban renewal project that demonstrates GF’s ability to reimagine and reinvigorate the cityscape with a design that looks forward while honoring the past. Once a deteriorated complex with aging infrastructure and an uninviting street presence, The WEAVE at 277 Wuxing Road has been transformed into a dynamic, community-focused destination that pays homage to its industrial past while forging a modern identity.
Originally built in 1981 as the Shanghai No. 9 Silk Weaving Factory, the property sits between the bustling Xujiahui CBD and the historic Former French Concession. Over the years, it was repurposed into a mixed-use complex – Jindu Mansion, housing a budget hotel, offices, and a neighborhood social club. By the late 2010s, the complex had fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. The building stood as a relic of the past, clad in faded tiles, makeshift additions, and broken windows. In 2020, a new development team acquired the bankrupt site with the vision of restoring its architectural integrity and revitalizing the neighborhood.
GF reimagined the complex as The WEAVE, a high-quality commercial, leisure, and creative hub where history, artistry, and modern enterprise intersect. The design approach prioritized preserving and strengthening the original structure and integrating contemporary functions and aesthetics to reimagine the complex for a new era.
