Benoy wins design competition to bag Shanghai’s ‘Yuqiao Science Innovation Centre’ project. The firm along with Shanghai Lujiazui Group Co., Ltd will serve as the master planner and architect for 367,000 square meter research and commercial hub to be constructed on a key site within the Lujiazui Pudong area.The project has been strategically located, with city’s emerging public service centre, The Expo Qiantan, in the West. To the East, the site is adjacent to the Zhangjiang Technology City, with Metro line 11 providing direct connectivity to the city.The design feature a park dedicated to artificial intelligence development. According to a statement by the firm, “The ‘AI Park’ will be integrated with couple of research and commercial properties, including grade A office towers, corporate headquarters, retail space, an “intelligent R&D building” and serviced apartments.” Spread over three plots of land, the project sits within the World Expo Area, a new commercial district the city government is developing nearby the site of the former World Expo.“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,” he added.Benoy’s winning design for the development expands over three plots which are connected via above ground pedestrian walkways. It has further designed a prominent plaza which will act as a natural gathering area and focal point for the retail and commercial offerings within the development at each main connection point. “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 a signature development within the New Pudong area and it will play a pivotal role in the future development of the wider district.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/                                                              Founder Louise Blouin  Read more