Aedas’ COFCO Joy City Phase 2 office tower with layered glass façade rising above adaptive‑reuse campus in Shanghai. Low‑angle exterior view of Aedas‑designed Shanghai COFCO Joy City Phase 2, showing a tall Grade‑A office tower articulated by floor‑to‑ceiling glass curtain walls and undulating horizontal façade bands. The tower is integrated with repurposed low‑rise buildings at podium level, forming a cohesive mixed‑use headquarters campus within an urban district.

COFCO Joy City Phase 2 North Plot Project

Shanghai / PRC

Shanghai COFCO Joy City Phase 2 integrates a 200m office tower with 7 low-rise buildings, forming a dynamic architectural landmark that revitalises the district’s urban texture. Repurposed from its original retail function, the low-rise buildings now serve as the strategic headquarters of a leading enterprise, reflecting the flexibility and enduring value of the development.

The Phase 2 development is situated west of the Phase 1, which features a rooftop Ferris wheel and residential towers. The surrounding context features a blend of traditional garden villas alongside heritage buildings preserved within the site. The design honors the cultural legacy while shaping a future landmark that complements the evolving skyline.

Completion Year
2023
Gross Area of the Entire Development
186,705 sq m
Directors
Andy Wen
Asia Pacific Property Awards 2020
Award Winner, Mixed-use Architecture, China