A new financial quarter is being built near the waterfront of Shanghai’s old town.

Inspired by traditional Chinese theatres, the three-story building features a curtain-like facade of bronze tubes that resemble bamboos.

These tubes hang in three layers, creating semi-transparent screens in front of windows and balconies.

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Details about the building is scarce at the moment.

All photographs courtesy Laurian Ghinitoiu.

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