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Two 2024 Asia-Pacific Property Award wins for Chapman Taylor’s Shanghai studio

Chapman Taylor’s Shanghai studio received two awards at the 2024 Asia Pacific Property Awards. The Future Hotel—Curio by Hilton won the Best Hotel Architecture category prize, while the Jinhua Zijinhanbi Plaza triumphed in the Best Retail Interior category.

Future Hotel - Curio by Hilton, Chongqing, China (Hotel Architecture)

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Future hotel is in the final phase of construction

Chapman Taylor secured the design competition for Future Hotel, organized by Chongqing Liangjiang Industry Investment Group. Situated at the heart of Lijia Smart Experience Park, the 50,000m² GBA project enjoys a picturesque setting bounded by Baiyun Mountain, Baiyun Lake Park, and the historic Baiyunzhai forest region. Chapman Taylor’s design integrates nature with cutting-edge technology, creating a contextual and smart hotel for the Curio by Hilton brand. The development caters to business, conference, and tourist guests, offering personalised experiences and a smart, efficient, and healthy environment. Amenities include banquet halls, conference centres, fitness facilities, themed dining options, and VIP suites. The landscaped common areas feature interactive art installations and an entrance plaza. An automated check-in service utilising AI facial recognition and a virtual "butler" enhance guest convenience.

Jinhua Zijinhanbi Plaza, Jinhua, China (Retail Interiors)

Zijin Weixin
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Chapman Taylor’s visionary interior design for Jinhua Zijinhanbi Plaza seamlessly integrates business, art, and technology, aiming to redefine Jinhua's shopping and leisure experience and beyond. Located in the dynamic Jindong district within the Jinhua Central Business District (CBD) and Transport Oriented Development (TOD), this retail and leisure project spans an impressive 300,000m², with approximately 73,000m² dedicated to commercial spaces.

The Asia Pacific Property & Hotel Awards 2024 provides a platform for property and hospitality industry professionals to connect, learn, and network. The results were announced at the award ceremony on May 31st at The Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Thailand.

Congratulations to all involved in these outstanding projects for their well-deserved awards!

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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