Construction is well advanced at Chapman Taylor designed Cloud Bridge in the Jinwan district of Shanghai, China

The Cloud Bridge, spanning the Yunshan Road Bridge in Shanghai, China, is strategically located in the heart of the Jinwan Core area.

The Jinwan core area is primarily characterised as an office district for research, education, and manufacturing. The bridge serves as the vital link that seamlessly connects these various functions.

Chapman Taylor's design concept for Cloud Bridge combines the region's history, culture, human dynamics, urban functionality, and architectural aesthetics. It weaves these elements together to create a bridge that serves as a functional conduit and embodies the spirit of Shanghai and the attraction of Jinwan.

The design of the Cloud Bridge is a testament to innovation, harmoniously fusing tradition and modernity. It is not just a bridge, but a landmark that encapsulates the region's cultural aspirations while projecting a forward-looking urban dynamism.

One of the most interesting features of the Cloud Bridge design is its lighting system, which transforms the structure into a breathtaking night spectacle. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of the starry sky, the lighting design immerses visitors in an unforgettable nocturnal experience. Countless tiny points of light will flicker across the bridge deck and its surroundings, creating the illusion of traversing through the night sky.

Design concept

Our design for Cloud Bridge represents a fusion of aesthetics, culture, and functionality, it is poised to become a transformative symbol in the vibrant landscape of Jinwan in Shanghai.

The construction of the Cloud Bridge is progressing well, and we are on track for its completion in 2025.

Johnny Jiang (MArch MDA (Master of Design Arts))

Director, Shanghai and Beijing

Johnny has considerable experience in architectural design in both Germany and China and has led many important, large-scale urban design projects, including both architectural and interior design.

He plays a leading role in some of the Shanghai studio’s most significant urban design projects, and is skilled at combining innovative concepts with the requirements of China's market and the local context. Johnny’s leadership during the construction process, and his strict control of project quality, have been widely praised by clients and partners.

Johnny joined Chapman Taylor’s Shanghai studio as a Director in November 2018.

Areas of expertise:

Architecture / Interior Design / Urban Design / Masterplanning / Mixed-use

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