With human-centric design and eye-catching architecture, KPF’s neighborhood-scale projects enliven Shanghai’s newest business district both individually and as a whole.

Located on the bank of the Huangpu River, Qiantan is a vibrant new neighborhood that has evolved from a marginal site into a major center of economic and cultural activity. KPF has played a central role in this transformation, designing a series of interconnected projects—including office towers, an academic campus, hotels, and residential complexes—that together establish a dynamic and cohesive urban fabric

Each KPF project in Qiantan is thoughtfully positioned to interact with its neighbors, with pedestrian pathways, terraces, and public spaces weaving the district together. This symbiotic network of buildings and landscapes fosters connectivity, activates the riverfront, and supports a lively mix of uses throughout the day and night. The district’s innovative planning and commitment to sustainability further enhance its appeal, encouraging community engagement and setting a new standard for mixed-use urbanism in Shanghai.

The result is a memorable and accessible destination that demonstrates the power of integrated design to shape the city’s future, offering a welcoming environment for residents, workers, and visitors alike.

Qiantan, Shanghai, China

With human-centric design and eye-catching architecture, KPF’s neighborhood-scale projects enliven Shanghai’s newest business district both individually and as a whole.

Fusion New Bund

A mixed-use neighborhood spread across 275,000 square meters, Fusion New Bund is a destination with vibrant programming unified by a dense, urban spine, paired with intimate, pedestrian-focused design.

Fusion New Bund

Crystal Plaza

An invigorating development merging commercial and residential activity, Crystal Plaza is Shanghai’s newest urban destination.

Crystal Plaza

Qiantan Center

Located along the bank of Shanghai’s Huangpu River, Qiantan Center’s 270-meter office tower and paired hotel form a prominent centerpiece for the evolving area.

Qiantan Center

NYU Shanghai

The new NYU Shanghai campus forges connections between academic and local communities and translates cultural values alongside programmatic needs, representing the institution’s mission to provide a gateway for Chinese students to the world and international students to China.

NYU Shanghai

Qiantan Media Port

Transforming an empty site in the burgeoning business district of Qiantan, the Media Port is a new inclusive entertainment and hospitality destination for both the district and city of Shanghai.

Qiantan Media Port

Fusion New Bund.

The Qiantan Center.

NYU Shanghai Qiantian.