From the Huafeng Cotton Mill to Bund 1919 // Dal cotonificio Huafeng di Baoshan al Bund 1919
Since 2010, the creation of the Bund 1919 has begun, through the redevelopment of the historic Wing On 2 cotton industrial complex located in Wusong.
The renovation project was carried out by the Shanghai Shenfang Investment Management, of which the sole members are Red Town Corporation (developer of Ten Steel) and Shangtex (the textile company that owns the area).
The relevant characteristics are both in the industrial architecture and in the role that this mill has in the history of cotton industry in Shanghai and in China.
The urban project has set up a creative industry park and pursues three general objectives: a) promoting and managing cultural activities and enterprises b) supporting the creative industry in Shanghai, moving from Made in China to Created in China c) creating an urban centrality to start a process of regeneration and real estate development.
Development is based on an open project. A first plant is formed, supported by the first attractive uses. After a verification process the developments and expansions proceeded to all the occupied areas.