Foster + Partners in Shanghai, China

An overview of the Hongqiao Vantone SunnyWorld Centre, designed by Foster + Partners. Image: Courtesy Foster + Partners

Ground has been broken on the Hongqiao Vantone SunnyWorld Centre, a project in Shanghai, China, designed by London-based Foster + Partners. The project is a major new sustainable urban plan for a large-scale site in the Hongqiao central business district.

The buildings of the new center face into a park. Image: Courtesy Foster + Partners

The mixed-use development centers on a 4-hectare (-acre) public park and comprises office buildings and new civic spaces. Sun access was also a guiding consideration for the master plan. Buildings are oriented along the park in a way that seeks to maximize solar gain and views.

The ground-breaking ceremony was representatives from the developers,  along with local business and civic leaders.

Project Details

• Client: Vantone Real Estate Co. Ltd and Sunnyworld Group Co. Ltd
• Location: Shanghai Hongqiao CBD, China
• Project Type: Mixed Use Offices, Exhibition, Commercial
• Site Area: 28,000 square meters (300,000 square feet)
• Office buildings: 60,000 square meters (645,000 square feet)
• Exhibition: 3,000 square meters (32,000 square feet)
• Commercial: 70,000 square meters (750,000 square feet)