Shanghai Qiantan International Plaza: A Model of Natural and Cultural Integration in Grade A Office

Shanghai Qiantan International Plaza: A Model of Natural and Cultural Integration in Grade A Office Buildings
Keywords: office environment, real estate/office buildings, Shanghai Qiantan, Grade A office buildings, nature and architecture, office and commerce, arts and humanities, lobby design
Shanghai Qiantan International Business District has added a new landmark! The Qiantan International Plaza, invested and constructed by Lujiazui Group and designed by internationally renowned firm Gensler, has officially made its debut. This 130 meter high 5A grade office building has a total construction area of 142000 square meters, including a 26 story office tower, a four story commercial podium "Lujiazui Square L+Plaza", and three underground spaces. It is rapidly becoming the most eye-catching real estate/office project in the region. What is its unique feature that can stand out in the fiercely competitive Shanghai Bund?

Sky Oasis: Harmonious Coexistence of Nature and Architecture

The most eye-catching feature of Qiantan International Plaza is its design concept of "aerial oasis". Gensler cleverly balances nature and the built environment in the plan, creating a vertical ecological business complex. The overall shape of the building is transparent and upright, ensuring excellent lighting and visibility inside, allowing tenants to overlook the entire front beach area and the magnificent scenery of Huangpu River and West Bank Media Port. Natural elements are fully integrated into the design.

The podium section gradually retreats from west to east, with multiple terraces and rooftop gardens set up. This staggered design not only creates a multi-level three-dimensional public activity field facing the open landscape of the west sports center, but also provides a high-quality environment for innovative office work for office workers. Landscape design extends from the ground all the way to the roof of the podium, making it a three-dimensional continuation of urban public open spaces. The effective integration of rooftop gardens and recreational spaces with commercial facilities in the podium not only creates a city and architectural landscape that blends the inside and outside, but also provides office workers and consumers with a work and leisure experience beyond the past. Here, work is no longer limited to enclosed offices, but can extend to lush rooftop gardens, achieving true 'working in nature'.

Seamless connection: the dynamic integration of office and business

At the beginning of its planning, Qiantan International Plaza was committed to breaking the boundaries between traditional office and commercial spaces, achieving seamless integration and mutual empowerment between the two. The project emphasizes the fluidity between office and commercial spaces, creating an environment that enhances work and leisure experiences.

The innovative composite large level office in the low area of the tower fully considers the combination with the landscape of the commercial skirt building, providing differentiated large level office products, making the interface between office and commercial space tend to blur. The office lobby is designed with a spacious staircase on the side of the podium, which is directly connected to the commercial area and provides a functionally integrated indoor space. The commercial area is connected to the office area on both the second and third floors, and tenants of large flat level offices can directly access the commercial rooftop garden, enjoying a moment of tranquility and relaxation.

The underground commercial area not only connects to the subway entrance and exit, making it convenient for commuters, but also cleverly integrates with the underground office flow line. This commercial flow design not only better serves the office population and meets their daily consumption needs, but also greatly enhances the vitality of the business. The layered design provides more indoor and outdoor interactive space, fully utilizing the open landscape view of the west sports center and increasing the added value of the shops, making it a comprehensive commercial entity integrating international office, high-end retail, specialty catering, leisure and entertainment, and other formats.

Art Palace: The lobby design showcases humanistic heritage

Entering the office lobby of Qiantan International Plaza, a classic atmosphere with both artistic and humanistic elements greets you. Gensler seamlessly integrates experiential functionality with artistic flair, showcasing the unique brand identity of the project through exquisite design. The lobby design continues the logic of building block stacking, integrating the interior core tube facade and cutting and reorganizing the marble to create a lobby space with a strong sense of spatial volume and near human scale.

The 11 meter high circular lobby adds a sense of rhythm and exquisite details to the space through the combination of multi-layered marble facades, matte marble surfaces, and leather surfaces, as well as metal outlined detail lines. The same material is used on the pillars in combination with light slots to outline the dialogue with the core tube, and an island shaped reception desk embedded in the core tube is used. Multiple techniques are combined to make the lobby visual more rich. Combined with carefully designed lighting effects, the entire lobby space not only highlights the texture of materials, but also creates a natural and warm humanistic feeling.

The large steps in the space not only seamlessly connect office and business, but also create a stopping space on the steps with green plants and wooden seats, allowing people to have a natural and comfortable experience. The adjacent indoor water features have created a hydrophilic humanistic art corridor, endowing the lobby space with a new shared environment. This space serves as the main gateway from the lobby to the commercial area, opening up the previously enclosed walls and allowing the flow of people on the large steps to appreciate the art gallery. It also provides tenants with a platform for pop-up art exhibitions, greatly enriching the spiritual and cultural life of office workers.

Future outlook: A new benchmark for business in Qiantan

Qiantan International Plaza, with its outstanding performance in office environment, integration of nature and architecture, interaction between office and business, and artistic and cultural creation, undoubtedly sets a new standard for the real estate/office market in Qiantan, Shanghai. L+Plaza shopping mall in Lujiazui Square gathers trendy dining and healthy lifestyle retail that are deeply loved by contemporary consumers, creating a healthy living atmosphere in the Qiantan area.

With the full operation of the project, Qiantan International Plaza is expected to become another shining business card of Qiantan International Business District, following Jingyao Qiantan, Qiantan World Trade Plaza, and Qiantan Center. It is not just a Grade A office building, but also a vibrant living hub, a new urban landmark that perfectly integrates work, life, art, and nature. For enterprises and individuals pursuing high-quality office environment and lifestyle, Qiantan International Plaza undoubtedly provides an attractive choice.