A major gateway to Shanghai, combining cruise terminal, offices, and public park with river-cooled systems and cultural spaces.

A Landmark Cruise Gateway and Public Destination

Located on the Huangpu River’s North Bund, the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal is a 260,000 sqm mixed-use development completed in 2011. It combines cruise facilities, six office towers, underground retail, and a kilometre-long public park. The project accommodates over 1.5 million passengers per year and incorporates renewable technologies, including Shanghai’s first commercial river water cooling system.

Integrated Urban Strategy

The cruise terminal forms a new urban frontage for the city, merging port activity with civic, office and leisure functions. Cultural and social spaces anchor the site, including the dramatic Public Winter Garden with a 40-metre tall glazed portal and cable-suspended enclosures for cafes and restaurants.

Office Tower, River Views and Environmental Innovation

Marking the western edge of the site, a 100-metre tall office tower provides 36,000 sqm of space. Its curved form integrates with surrounding public circulation, leading visitors from Dong Da Ming Road up to the pedestrian street and riverfront. The façade design varies with orientation, shifting from intricate frit patterns to open glass towards views of the Bund. A restaurant and café at the base offer an active, accessible edge.

The terminal adopts a river water cooling system, a first of its kind in Shanghai commercial architecture. Water is drawn from the Huangpu River and used to support HVAC systems across the complex, reducing energy consumption.