While as Design Director at Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects
Role: Lead Designer

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox
Client: China Overseas
Site: Shanghai, China
Program: Headquarters, Hospitality, Office, Retail
Size: 410,000 GSM



AI GATEWAY is a landmark mixed-use development in Shanghai’s Xuhui District, designed to integrate cutting-edge technology with vibrant urban life. Anchored by a large retail podium and topped with office towers, the project also includes a limited residential component, ensuring a dynamic blend of work, living, and commerce. With a focus on flexibility, efficiency, and a globally recognized AI identity, the development aims to serve as a central hub for innovation and connection.

At the heart of AI GATEWAY is THE EDGE, an immersive outdoor digital experience that serves as the project's focal point and a key entryway to its technology-driven amenities. Positioned to capture the flow of visitors arriving from the nearby canal, THE EDGE features a striking digital screen canopy, an interactive outdoor showroom, elevated viewing terraces, and the AI Experience Bridge—each element designed to engage, inform, and inspire.

Beyond its architectural and technological ambitions, AI GATEWAY is envisioned as a thriving district centerpiece, reinforcing Shanghai’s role as a global leader in AI innovation. By integrating advanced digital experiences with a well-connected retail strategy, the development fosters an environment where businesses, residents, and visitors converge, creating a forward-looking destination that seamlessly blends commerce, technology, and urban energy.