Shanghai

Announcing a series of new appointments that underscore our commitment to design excellence, interdisciplinary skills and diverse talent across our global practice.

More than just a transit route, the Chongming Metro Line lies at the heart of a strategic initiative aimed at steering Shanghai toward a future of sustainable urban development.

Hassell has been working on the transformation of various parts of a 23.6km section of Longgang River in Shenzhen, China, based on our overall master plan. In early 2023, phase one of the project opened to the public.

How do you transform a forgotten urban waterfront into a thriving destination that helps cities become more resilient to climate change? Yuru Ding, Researcher at Hassell, explores six characteristics driving successful waterfront developments.

From architecture and interiors to urban design, Hassell projects have been honoured with 22 awards and commendations this year. Congratulations to our forward thinking clients, our collaborators and our talented teams.

What’s the secret recipe behind the world’s most innovative districts?

Four Hassell projects have taken five top honours at the 2023 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Awards.

Under the theme of ​‘Radical Regeneration: the future of urban renewal in China and beyond’, our Shanghai studio celebrated its remarkable 20-year journey.

Hassell has won the design competition for USTC Business School in Hefei, China with a vision for a landmark ​‘Infinity Knowledge Hub’. ​“Our submission proposes a landmark and iconic design fully integrated into the campus and the city in a bold new vision for USTC Business School,” says Xun Huang, Principal. Read about this innovation accelerator.

Since opening in 2021, the West Bund has been attracting up to 40,000 visitors in a single day, becoming a truly must-visit riverfront destination in Shanghai, and one of the most beloved public spaces in the city.

PAC is Keppel Land’s largest flagship integrated development in China. Discover this premium A-grade, 180-metre tower with an open ground high street community and retail centre.

“When people come together, ” says Su Lim, ​“we can create great adventures, and then in turn, that manifests in memory.”

West Bund riverfront upgrade in Shanghai and Riverside Green in Brisbane have received top honours at China’s annual Streetscape Research Centre (SRC) Design Awards.

Meliá Chongqing Hotel and Resort is the winner of the Silver Award in the Best Hotels category at the Golden Bund Awards.

What kind of exhibition pavilion sparks curiosity, invites engagement and creates lasting impressions? These are some of the questions our Shanghai team explored for the Community Garden — a unique social hub at the 2022 Shenzhen Creative Week.

Our design for Meliá Chongqing, a five-star mountain resort in the heart of China’s scenic Tieshanping Eco Area, reflects the Spanish hospitality group’s award-winning sustainability credentials — and the rich natural resources of the surrounding landscape.

Park Avenue Central (PAC), a landmark mixed-use development currently under construction in the heart of Shanghai, has officially been unveiled to the public in June 2021.

Chengdu Economic Daily

From a contaminated industrial estate to a 5.5 sq km oasis of nature in the heart of Beijing, China.

Distributed station entrances are the key to Hong Kong’s superdensity, says Principal Peter Morley

Measuring the benefits of the urban forest – by speaking to people.