Zhenru Zhonghai Center Complex in Shanghai | SOM

Zhenru Zhonghai Center Complex in Shanghai | SOM

The Zhenru area in the Putuo District of Shanghai was once a vibrant economic center in the city’s history, where multiple canals converged, making it a regional hub for fresh produce markets and commercial activities in the late 1990s. In 2001, Zhenru was designated as one of Shanghai’s first four sub-centers. As the local community’s … Read more

3D Printing in Construction Gains Popularity in Japan, Full Sales to Launch in 2026

3D Printing in Construction Gains Popularity in Japan, Full Sales to Launch in 2026

In April 2025, Japanese construction technology company Serendix completed the construction of a 3D printed “train station”. However, this so-called train station resembles more of a small pavilion similar to a bus stop. The building, named “Komototetsudo Toyama Station”, is located in Chiba Prefecture and was constructed using concrete 3D printing technology, taking only one-third … Read more

3D Printed Villas in Suzhou: Built in Just 3 Days for 200,000 Yuan

3D Printed Villas in Suzhou: Built in Just 3 Days for 200,000 Yuan

This article is authorized for reprint from the WeChat public account: Puxiang Industrial Design Station ID: iamdesign Located in Suzhou, the 3D printed villa can be built in just 3 days A 130 square meter house costs only 200,000 Yuan! After watching this video many netizens couldn’t sit still and asked various questions Recently, an … Read more