Zhangjiang Gaoke Office Park Officially Completed in Shanghai’s Innovation District

The Jizhi World complex in Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park has been officially completed, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of one of China’s leading science and technology hubs.

Designed around a philosophy of “openness and sharing”, the project creates a highly connected, people-focused innovation environment that combines advanced research facilities with a rich public-realm experience.

Chapman Taylor won the international design competition for the Jizhi World complex (Formerly Zhangjiang Gaoke Office Park) in 2020. Positioned on a 40,000 m² site within the rapidly expanding Zhangjiang R&D and industrial zone, the development benefits from excellent regional connectivity, located just 25 minutes from Pudong International Airport and under 40 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station.

The 161,000 m² scheme introduces a new generation of flexible, innovation-led R&D space arranged across seven clusters of office buildings. The layout has been carefully designed to allow spaces to be divided or combined to support the evolving needs of technology, research and education occupiers.

Architecturally, the project comprises seven staggered towers linked by aerial walkways that frame a layered central courtyard. Transparent glass curtain walls and clean, minimalist facades create a contemporary identity, while grand staircases, circular ramps, sunken plazas and rooftop gardens establish a three-dimensional sequence of interconnected public spaces.

A central landscaped belt running along the north-south axis seamlessly integrates office circulation and commuting routes, encouraging interaction, collaboration and movement throughout the campus. The development’s green and low-carbon design principles further reinforce its role as a future-focused workplace and research destination.

The project has now become home to the HKU School of Computing and Data Science, which has officially established its Shanghai presence within the campus. Developed in collaboration with Shanghai authorities, the initiative strengthens the university’s research and teaching capabilities in artificial intelligence, computer science and data science, positioning the campus at the centre of one of China’s most significant innovation ecosystems.

The Zhangjiang Gaoke Office Park in Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park has been officially completed, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of one of China’s leading science and technology hubs.

Located in the heart of Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Pudong, the development sits adjacent to the first-phase industrial park and the Outer Ring Expressway ecological corridor. Designed around a philosophy of “openness and sharing”, the project creates a highly connected and people-focused innovation environment that combines advanced research facilities with a rich public realm experience.

Chapman Taylor won the international design competition for the Zhangjiang Gaoke Office Park in 2020. Positioned on a 40,000 m² site within the rapidly expanding Zhangjiang R&D and industrial zone, the development benefits from excellent regional connectivity, located just 25 minutes from Pudong International Airport and under 40 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station.

The 161,000 m² scheme introduces a new generation of flexible, innovation-led R&D space arranged across seven clusters of office buildings. The layout has been carefully designed to allow spaces to be divided or combined to support the evolving needs of technology, research and education occupiers.

Architecturally, the project comprises seven staggered towers linked by aerial walkways that frame a layered central courtyard. Transparent glass curtain walls and clean, minimalist facades create a contemporary identity, while grand staircases, circular ramps, sunken plazas and rooftop gardens establish a three-dimensional sequence of interconnected public spaces.

A central landscaped belt running along the north-south axis seamlessly integrates office circulation and commuting routes, encouraging interaction, collaboration and movement throughout the campus. The development’s green and low-carbon design principles further reinforce its role as a future-focused workplace and research destination.

The project has now become home to the HKU School of Computing and Data Science, which has officially established its Shanghai presence within the campus. Developed in collaboration with Shanghai authorities, the initiative strengthens the university’s research and teaching capabilities in artificial intelligence, computer science and data science, positioning the campus at the centre of one of China’s most significant innovation ecosystems.

With HKU now fully in residence, Zhangjiang Gaoke Office Park is set to become a major education, research and innovation destination, reinforcing Zhangjiang’s status as a world-leading science and technology cluster.

Throughout the day, the development presents a constantly evolving architectural character — emerging through the morning mist, glowing warmly at dusk and illuminated across the skyline at night. The completed campus balances research efficiency with human-centred design, creating an international innovation landmark for the integrated circuit industry and wider technology sector.