Factory, reimagined!

MVRDV’s creative overhaul of Nantou’s old, disused ‘If Factory’ forges a sustainable path towards renovatiosn, as it taps into the space’s unseen community potential.Dominated by peripheral skyscrapers, Nantou, Shenzhen’s historic-town-turned-urban-village, is slowly transforming itself into a cultural and creative hub. The largest project yet to be adopted for renovation, the 11,000 sqm. factory sets a precedent for future makeovers - exemplifying Nantou as a catalyst that brings together creativity, the community, and its own history. Commissioned by Shenzhen’s Nanshan District Bureau of Public Works and Vanke Development, the building will now accommodate offices. At the heart of the design is […]