Showcasing the work of our talented Shanghai Studio

Established in 2007 and occupying a Studio in the heart of Shanghai’s former ‘French concession’, Chapman Taylor Shanghai offers industry-leading expertise in architecture, masterplanning and interior design. The team has won many national awards for its very wide range of projects, and it strives to create successful developments that achieve the highest design standards.

Here, we showcase six of their recent projects …

Dongsiwenli district in Jing'an, Shanghai

An ambitious vision for the urban renewal of Dongsiwenli district in Jing'an, Shanghai, with the transformation of the Shimen 2nd Road-01 area into a dynamic new mixed-use district, is poised to redefine the city's landscape. The intent is for this project to serve as a catalyst for growth across the whole Suzhou River Bay area of Shanghai.

Our concept seamlessly blends tradition and modernity through innovative planning and design strategies, fostering connectivity, vitality, and cultural richness. The plan prioritises establishing pedestrianised routes that integrate urban green spaces with historical landmarks and contemporary architecture.

The project envisions a diverse mix of spaces catering to varied leisure and social experiences, from finance offices to boutique hotels and vibrant street art. Additionally, it aims to create a hub for finance, art, culture, and innovation, breathing new life into the city centre district.

The plans span 90 hectares and include the preservation of approximately 60,000m2 of heritage buildings, including the city's most complete Shikumen style (a traditional Shanghainese architectural style combining Western and Chinese elements first appearing in the 1860s) complex.

Zhangjiang IC Design Industrial Park Block 2B-6

Zhangjiang IC Design Industrial Park Block 2B-6, is a workplace-led, mixed-use development under construction in Shanghai. Our competition-winning design aims to foster an innovative ecological community of co-governance and sharing, an atmosphere that encourages scientific and technological talents to gather.

The exterior façade is simple yet atmospheric. The concave and convex treatment of the elevation visually lifts the building volume and connects different functional blocks in series, creating a simple, elegant form. The façade of the building is very futuristic, and the arc-shaped grooves emphasise the vertical lines while softening the rigid right angles, employing texture changes of glass and aluminium plates to great effect.

Zhangjiang Gaoke Office Park

Zhangjiang Gaoke Office Park is located in the fast-developing Zhangjiang R&D and industrial area in Pudong, at the north-east of Zhangjiang High-Tech Park.

The concept creates a new style of R&D park which will provide an ideal innovation space for technology companies. The 161,000m² development is flexible and open, with a layout based on seven groups of office buildings. The spaces can be divided or combined as necessary to meet the ever-changing requirements of a wide range of businesses and industries.

The contemporary façade design reflects the culture of the technology industry while accommodating the needs of the buildings’ users; for example, the building skin is designed to provide excellent thermal insulation, shading and ventilation to help maximise the comfort of those inhabiting the space.

Anji Bamboo

Located in Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, this 21,000m2 mixed-use project has a large hospitality element and also offers restaurants, children’s entertainment, leisure facilities and retail.

The rapid development of the city has seen an increase in noise, congestion and a pressurised lifestyle. As an antidote, this design is based on the waterscape of the mountain view, the introduction of hot springs and areas for children to play and return to nature as much as possible. Families can stay at Anji Bamboo and enjoy the simplicity of the landscape and the use of earthy materials such as brick and ceramics.

Wuyue Plaza

Wuyue Plaza is located in the strategically important transportation hub of Shuimogou District and the Hongguangshan Convention and Exhibition Centre area of Urumqi, North Western China.

The project creates a new ecosystem blending leisure, retail, and residential elements to create a new cultural and tourist hub in the Shuimogou District transportation hub.

The shopping mall component's unique design reflects the local landscape, mountains, lakes, and deserts. This results in stylised light-filled atriums and themed floors, such as a floating city, a future garden, an 'air' island, an interstellar walk, and a time tunnel.

Panjiawan Mengqing Garden Bridge

The project is currently under construction and will provide a new connection for pedestrians and cyclists between Shanghai’s Putuo and Jing'an districts. The new bridge is designed to make it more convenient for pedestrians and non-motorised vehicles to cross the Suzhou River and create a strong sculptural intervention that significantly enhances the visual character of this important part of the river landscape.

The project’s highly innovative structural design ensures long-term durability while delivering an impressive form. The bridge is elegantly and seamlessly integrated with the surrounding environment, bringing new vitality and convenience to this part of Shanghai's Suzhou River.