21/05/2026
Foster + Partners has completed Jia Art, a new 5,000 m² cultural gallery in Shanghai’s Putuo District, designed as the centerpiece of the Changfeng mixed-use development.
The project combines exhibition spaces, educational areas, event halls, and public gathering zones within a sculptural architectural form inspired by the “spring blessing flowers” found in nearby Changfeng Park. Four flowing petal-like volumes rise from the base of the building, curving upward to form the roof and surrounding a dramatic skylit atrium filled with natural light.
The interior architecture emphasizes softness, openness, and fluid circulation. Curved walls, layered ceilings, vertical metallic fins, and carefully filtered daylight create a calm atmosphere that blends art, architecture, and nature. The gallery is designed not only as an exhibition venue, but also as a social and cultural hub where the local community can gather, interact, and exchange ideas.
Located at the intersection of two major pedestrian axes within the masterplan, Jia Art acts as the social heart of the development — connecting public landscape, retail, culture, and urban life into one continuous experience.
📍 Shanghai, China
📐 Design by Foster + Partners