Few places on earth rival the grandeur of the Bund in Shanghai, where a mere stretch of the riverbank encapsulates the essence of global architectural and cultural influences. Here, traditions meet the modern, the East mingles with the West, and innovation thrives against a backdrop of rich historical splendor.
Project name
Regent Shanghai on the Bund
Architecture firm
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI)
Location
No. 60 Huangpu Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai
Completion year
December 2023
Collaborators
VI design: CCD·ATG BEYOND. Material platform: IDEAFUSION
Interior design
CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK)
Lighting
CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK)
Client
The Seagull on the Bund Shanghai
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The MAGIC PLACE Office-Life Experience Hall is located in Building 10 of Xinyefang, Jing'an District, Shanghai, a historical building with a 70-year legacy.
Architecture firm
CUN DESIGN
Photography
Ten Yu Studio
Principal architect
Cui Shu & Li Hui
Typology
Commercial › Office
Situated in the Minhang District, renowned for its cultural heritage and vibrant community, this project embodies the area's unique character and enhances its appeal through a dynamic design. At first glance, the building is a striking work of art, characterized by its vibrant blue facade and innovative architecture.
Project name
The Blue Fan Respite
Architecture firm
StudioTiltedCircle
Location
Minhang, Shanghai, China
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinocers 3D, Enscape
Principal architect
Lin Xie
Collaborators
Landscape: StudioTiltedCircle
Visualization
StudioTiltedCircle
Client
Shanghai International Tendering CO., LTD.
As a seasoned teppanyaki dining brand, Wanmo's newly upgraded location is nestled in the bustling Wujiaochang area of Shanghai. This spot, a cultural hub that attracts a youthful demographic, not only boasts a vibrant consumer base but also houses major tech firms like ByteDance and Bilibili.
Project name
Wanmo Teppanyaki
Architecture firm
Wuxing Youxing Space Design
Principal architect
Wei Zhixue
Design team
Sun Zheng, Pan Ping, Xie Kaiming, Xu Peng
Construction
Hangzhou Jutie Decoration
Landscape
Hangzhou Zhige Lighting
Lighting
Hangzhou Zhige Lighting
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Sihe is located on Xiangyang North Road in Shanghai, within the bustling Jing'an district. This street connects Nanjing West Road and Changle Road, renowned as one of Shanghai's famous shopping and entertainment areas. Known for its distinctive fashion ambiance, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Project name
Sihe Whisky & Cocktail Bar
Architecture firm
Hooold Design
Principal architect
Han Lei
Design team
Jing Chao, Zhang Lilan, Huang Debin, Zhi Pengfei
Collaborators
Art Installation: Wang Zhiliang. Brand Consultant: Sihe
Typology
Hospitality › Bar
The beauty of time, day and night. As a physical medium, it is possible for our surrounding environment to organically establish a kind of spiritual connection with metaphysical consciousness through various forms, such as spatial constructions, the rendering of specific atmospheres, and the reshaping of tactile surroundings.
Project name
DOK Design Showroom and Studio
Architecture firm
DOK Design
Location
Jing’an District, Shanghai, China
Principal architect
Deng Peiguo
Collaborators
OKK Woodwork (Woodwork unit). Content planning: off-words
Material
Floorings – TERiWOOD. Cement Tiles – FLORINA
Typology
Commercial › Showroom
Returning to the essence of eternal wonder, nurturing vitality, and shedding common troubles to be free from worries. This embodies the essence of "returning" that Shuiguo 2.0 advocates, rooted in primal purity and distant from worldly distractions. As Water Encased becomes a lifestyle.
Project name
Shanghai Shuiguo · Tangquan Life (Wujiaochang Store)
Architecture firm
DJX Design Studio
Location
Block E, 111 Songhu Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
Photography
Tan Xiaozhong, Wu Hehongquan. Video: Mingze
Principal architect
Wang Bing
Interior design
DJX Design Studio
Completion year
November 2023
Lighting
DJX Design Studio
Typology
Commercial › Store
MAM Shanghai presents the first exhibition of Zaha Hadid Architects in mainland China, with a retrospective display of projects dating from 1982 to today.
Written by
Zaha Hadid Architects
Photography
Zaha Hadid Architects
