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ARCH 653 Building Information Modeling in Architecture Fall 2018 Professor: Dr. Wei Yan TAMU 1. Project description Fosun Foundation (Architecter: Foster Partners and Heatherwick Studio) The Bund Finance Centre – a major new mixed-use development jointly designed by Foster + Partners and Heatherwick Studio – is set to revitalise Shanghai’s waterfront. Occupying a prominent site on the Bund, the buildings define the 'end point' to Shanghai's most famous street. The 420,000- square metre masterplan is highly permeable for pedestrians, with the design conceived as a point of connection between the old town and the new financial district. The social focus of the scheme is the cultural center, conceived as a platform for international arts and cultural exchange, as well as a place for brand events, product launches and corporate functions. The building is encircled by a moving veil , which adapts to the changing use of the building and reveals the stage on the balcon