A-COLD-WALL* Shanghai Flagship
W3-1A(a), Zhangyuan, 260 Maoming North Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, China
Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00
Sat-Sun 10:00-22:00
A-COLD-WALL* continues its retail expansion in China with the opening of a flagship store in Shanghai. Located in the recently restored, centuries-old Zhangyuan neighbourhood, the store was designed in partnership with British architectural studio Hesselbrand and balances sharp contemporary design with the area’s rich cultural heritage.
A-COLD-WALL* Taikoo Li, Sanlitun, Beijing
Launched in June 2022, this bold and contemporary space set the tone for A-COLD-WALL*’s presence in China, a dedicated brick and mortar site signalling the beginning of a brand world within the Chinese retail landscape.
The store's design draws inspiration from historical examples of monumental architecture; the temple, the factory, and the gallery. The use of stone, glass, and brushed aluminium balances permanence with fluidity and industrial with natural elements, creating a positive tension which underpins the store's design.
Key features include stone columns, translucent glass screens, and an infinite ceiling grid. The space is rhythmic, ephemeral, focussed; defining zones to foster interaction, and transforming the store into a venue for cultural expression, much like repurposed urban industrial spaces.
