Located in Yinggang East Road, Qingpu, Shanghai, BU Center is optimally situated near the city’s West transportation hub and is in close proximity to key attractions, such as the Hongqiao World Center, also by Aedas, and the National Convention and Exhibition Center. The mixed-use development is comprised of three high-rise office blocks, three low-rise office blocks, a luxury hotel, a convention Center and a mall and retail street.
The primary design objectives are to design a retail hub that integrates a plethora of functions, office spaces, commercial and hotel facilities; as well as to promote an innovative office experience and urban lifestyle with extensive public spaces. The design takes inspiration from the classical Chinese gardens from Jiangnan. They are constructed landscapes of rocks, hills and rivers, harmoniously integrated with the architecture elements. “The innovative mixed-use development forms a brand new skyline without obscuring the context of the Qingpu District. It is perceived as a blueprint for the future urban planning of Shanghai, where it sets a bracing standard, offering a flourish of green spaces around an experiential civic hub.” — David Clayton, Aedas Global Design Principal.
