Located within the Shanghai Science and Technology Finance cluster in the Putuo District, the Changfeng mixed-use development enriches the local area and sets a new benchmark across the city. The landscaped site is part of the wider Shanghai 2035 Masterplan and stitches into an existing network of public green spaces and waterways, to enhance wellbeing for occupants and visitors.
The project utilises the idea of the ‘15-minute community Life Circle,’ to ensure that daily essentials and services are accessible to all residents. The development incorporates a rich mix of retail, offices, public facilities, recreational areas and generous plazas, which are all within a 15-minute walk away.
A central axis runs directly through the development, from north to south, connecting its two main access nodes. Smaller secondary streets intercept with the central axis to create a highly permeable and accessible scheme. The streets are designed at human scale and buildings step back for natural ventilation, creating characterful and healthy spaces for the community to enjoy. Offices are located to the north of the central axis, providing a new landmark on the busy Jinshajiang road, while residential buildings in the south are surrounded by the serene Changfeng Park.
The Jia Art gallery sits at the heart of the scheme. It features 5000-square-metres of flexible exhibition, event, and educational spaces, providing a central location where the local community can gather and exchange ideas. Displaying a mixture of contemporary art and more traditional pieces, the gallery consists of two buildings that are joined by a double height atrium. Its design is inspired by spring blessing flowers found in Changfeng park, with the gallery’s form emulating four petals. The petals grow from the building’s base, curving upwards and outwards to create the roof.
The office towers offer exceptional views of the city and include a range of amenity spaces, which act as a catalyst for collaboration. Multi-level terraces are combined with flexible floorplates to cater for a variety of tenants. Duplex winter gardens and roof terraces form a vertical green landscape and enhance natural ventilation within the towers.
