Benoy has won the design competition for the Yuqiao Science Innovation Centre project in Shanghai, China, for plots 04B-03, 10B-04 and 11A-06. The successful bid will see the design firm work with leading developer Shanghai Lujiazui Group Co., Ltd once again on a key site within the Lujiazui Pudong area
The project is strategically located, with the city’s emerging public service centre, the Expo Qiantan are, sitting to the west. To the east, the site is adjacent to the Zhangjiang Technology City. Metro line 11 will provide direct connections to the city.
“It is the government’s intention to transform Shanghai into a world-class city by 2040,” explained Benoy Director and Lead Designer Qin Pang. “With that in mind, we have ensured the design of Yuqiao Science Innovation Centre will allow the development to be seen as an important addition and landmark for scientific development in Shanghai.”
Benoy’s winning design for the development is spread over three plots and connected via above ground pedestrian walkways. At each main connection point there is a prominent plaza which will act as a natural gathering area and focal point for the retail and commercial offerings within the development.
The project has been specifically designed to cater to artificial intelligence (AI) development, identified as one of the top priority industries in the country. The ‘AI Park’ will be the most prominent component of the scheme and be integrated with research and commercial facilities including Grade‑A office towers, corporate headquarters, retail, an intelligent R&D building and serviced apartments.
“Our design has balanced the needs of the growing business community with the vision to create a world-leading science innovation centre. We have worked to integrate each of components seamlessly so the centre will be a place to bring differing user groups together,” explained Qin.
The Yuqiao Science Innovation Centre is set to become the signature development within the New Pudong area and play a pivotal role in the future development of the wider district.
Project Details:
Location: Pudong, Shanghai, China
Size (Site): 135,000m2
Size (GFA): 367,000m2
Client: Shanghai Lujiazui Co., Ltd
Masterplanner: Benoy
Architect: Benoy
